home-grown

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It was also an open-source platform, developed by home-grown engineers from elite Chinese universities.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

In the Pollen-Isherwood computer, Britain had a world-leading home-grown technology in a crucial sector.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

"We have home-grown low-carbon energy sources: nuclear and renewables. And together, they can become the joint guarantors of independence, security of supply, and competitiveness -- if we get it right."

From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026

In a letter to the bloc's leaders, von der Leyen argued Europe must be able both to "defend its strategic interests" and support home-grown production.

From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026

So it went for an hour, large bouquets and small ones, elaborate set pieces and home-grown plants in clay pots.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom