the old country
Example Sentences
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Americans could be forgiven for wondering what is the point of the old country beyond some fine costume drama, a smattering of challenging golf courses, and a cheap alternative for their children’s education.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026
That's not to say there isn't still a huge amount of goodwill towards everyone from the "old country".
From BBC • Mar. 15, 2025
I have an array of friends who learned later in life that their uncles were really their fathers, that Grandma had a whole other family back in the old country.
From Salon • Oct. 15, 2024
The bulk of Maniscalco’s most recognizable bits revolve around stories about his hairdresser father, Salvo, whose no-nonsense immigrant wisdom is exported from the old country.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 8, 2024
I was like an immigrant, putting on airs, who runs into someone from the old country.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
