motherland

Example Sentences

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The Soviets had been caught unprepared by Hitler in World War II. “Like twenty years ago,” the statement continued, “ominous clouds of war are once again overhanging the approaches to our motherland.”

From Literature

Zhang Lu told reporters on Thursday he was confident his team would "report back to our motherland and its people with complete success".

From Barron's

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

"We are returning home to our motherland," says one man.

From BBC

"They who fought for justice are all heroes and representatives of the honour of the motherland," Kim said according to KCNA.

From BBC