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

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

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

From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026

And tell me truly first, for I should know, who are you, where do you hail from, where’s your home and family?

From "The Odyssey" by Homer