native
Example Sentences
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As American Heart Month draws attention to cardiovascular wellness, a newly released scientific review is putting the spotlight on pecans, America's native nut, and their role in heart healthy eating patterns.
From Science Daily
Properties in Los Angeles and her native Barbados are worth at least a combined $43.5 million.
She worked alongside Eyni, a native speaker of Azeri, the language spoken in the region.
From BBC
She recently moved to town from her native Samoa as part of a visa scheme that has seen hundreds of Pacific Islanders relocate to Australia for jobs.
From BBC
Set in Chen's native Singapore, the film is a moving family drama which playfully satirises the yawning social disparities to be found in the city-state's glittering skyscrapers.
From Barron's
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