hail from

Example Sentences

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His father's family hail from Grenada and it was a trip to the Caribbean in 2007, around the time West Indies hosted the World Cup, that sparked Gay's love of cricket.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Run for Something is not affiliated with No Kings, but some of the organization’s endorsed candidates this year hail from the movement.

From Salon • Mar. 28, 2026

Led by Nvidia, seven of world’s 25 most valuable firms hail from the semiconductor industry.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

Like the Nobels they satirise, Ig Nobel laureates hail from all over the world.

From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026

“You. What’s your name, occupation, and where do you hail from? And be honest about it—I know none of you are bakers and candlestick makers.”

From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas