birthplace

Example Sentences

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Isaac Fitzgerald grew up near the birthplace of Johnny Appleseed.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

"There is strong evidence that dust traps were the preferred birthplace of planetesimals in our Solar System," said Joanna Drążkowska.

From Science Daily • May 26, 2026

Elon Musk turned his back on California, the birthplace of SpaceX and Tesla, and has been critical of the state’s policies and politics.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

“This is the birthplace of cinema,” Beck said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

She, who had never been more than fifty miles from her birthplace, learned to traverse the maze of Spanish-named streets in that enigma that is Los Angeles.

From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou