native country

Example Sentences

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Amid all the upheaval, drama and success in his life, Haaland has felt the pull of home, frequently returning to his native country where he owns several properties.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

He has spoken in interviews about being born into poverty and fleeing conflict in his native country to arrive in the United States as a refugee.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

As Iranian Americans watch the rapid escalation of the war, some fear that their native country, and perhaps the whole Middle East, could descend into chaos.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

"In Estonia, his native country, and within pockets of the world, Öpik is still a rather well-known figure," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

In the process of their work, the Curies also found two new elements–polonium, which they named after her native country, and radium.

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson