old country

Example Sentences

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Growing up, Jane Ziegelman often heard stories about the old country from family members gathered at her grandmother’s home in Queens, N.Y.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026

The bulk of Maniscalco’s most recognizable bits revolve around stories about his hairdresser father, Salvo, whose no-nonsense immigrant wisdom is exported from the old country.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 8, 2024

“I take it back to the old country boy saying that you can’t put 10 pounds of potatoes in a 5-pound sack,” Nelson said.

From Science Magazine • Apr. 15, 2024

"It's like you are back in time, especially when you get into the old country roads," he says.

From BBC • Dec. 7, 2023

Boys ran away all the time, and even fathers left without a word to escape having to care for their families back in the old country.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros