country of origin
Example Sentences
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Mexico is the most common country of origin for Minnesota’s unauthorized immigrants.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 17, 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
Johnson said grant rates depend on a variety of circumstances, including whether a person is detained or has legal representation, their country of origin and whether they are adults or children.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 29, 2025
Between 2014 and 2018, Syria was the leading country of origin among immigrants in Sweden, according to Statistics Sweden.
From Barron's • Nov. 27, 2025
When he was originally arrested, Zeitoun had not been sure his country of origin had anything to do with his capture.
From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers
