motherland

Example Sentences

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"I hope she will contribute to the reunification of the motherland," he said.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

The AINs are far outnumbered by the dozens of Russian-born athletes who have dodged the ban on their motherland and taken to the ice and snow under the flags of other countries.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

His 2025 juggernaut, “Debí Tirar Más Fotos,” however, goes far beyond the usual motherland worship; the album’s greatest takeaway is to cherish not just the place, but the people you call home, too.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 18, 2025

Her work is motivated by all who are learning about their history and taking action to heal the wounds of war for their families and their motherland.

From Salon • Sep. 27, 2025

We had missed our chance to become national heroes by helping our motherland.

From "Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution" by Ji-li Jiang