country of origin
Example Sentences
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Currently, less than 30 percent of people ordered to leave are actually returned to their country of origin, according to the European Commission.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
Of the 24 different Stanley tape measures that displayed a country of origin, 17 were made in Thailand, but only five of those were double-sided.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026
Under the new rules, asylum seekers' cases will be reviewed every 30 months, after which they could be sent to their country of origin, provided it is deemed safe to do so.
From BBC • Mar. 1, 2026
Today, around a hundred pieces he bought from local artists -- along with 15,000 photographs and a dozen films -- have been handed back to their country of origin.
From Barron's • Jan. 16, 2026
He was asked basic questions: name, address, occupation, country of origin.
From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers
