hail from

Example Sentences

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Uyghurs, a Turkic minority, hail from China's westernmost province, Xinjiang.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

The writers room is stacked with people who, like Plaza and Wengert, hail from the Upright Citizens Brigade improv world.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 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

“Since you hail from Homer’s own land, would you be so kind as to read aloud?”

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides