native country

Example Sentences

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He has spoken in interviews about being born into poverty and fleeing conflict in his native country to arrive in the United States as a refugee.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

"In Estonia, his native country, and within pockets of the world, Öpik is still a rather well-known figure," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

He feels lost in his native country after so many years in the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

Earlier this month she told BBC News NI that her native country has had a huge influence on her life.

From BBC • Jan. 12, 2026

In the process of their work, the Curies also found two new elements–polonium, which they named after her native country, and radium.

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson