country of origin
Example Sentences
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Each potential candidate must be formally nominated by a state or group of states, but not necessarily by their country of origin.
From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026
Attendees are encouraged to bring and walk with a flag that represents their country of origin.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 29, 2026
Mexico is the most common country of origin for Minnesota’s unauthorized immigrants.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 17, 2026
The situation felt more acute due to the threats in his country of origin, he said: "For us Afghans there's problem for us in Afghanistan as well as here."
From BBC • Nov. 28, 2025
He was asked basic questions: name, address, occupation, country of origin.
From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers
