compatriot
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Last year, Zhao came through four rounds of qualifying and then defeated 2024 runner-up Jak Jones, compatriot Lei Peifan and England's Chris Wakelin before thrashing seven-time world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan 17-7 to reach the final.
From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026
"My son went to Donetsk while his compatriot was sent elsewhere in the Donbas," he told AFP.
From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026
Since arriving Stamford Bridge, the forward has repeatedly said he is "happy here", praising vice‑captain and compatriot Enzo Fernandez as being "like my dad", having spoken in the same way about United captain Bruno Fernandes.
From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026
Many hope to follow in the footsteps of their compatriot Awar Odhiang, who went from a refugee camp in Ethiopia to closing Chanel's Paris Fashion Week show last year.
From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026
The man who hung back joined his compatriot.
From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner
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