the old country
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Americans could be forgiven for wondering what is the point of the old country beyond some fine costume drama, a smattering of challenging golf courses, and a cheap alternative for their children’s education.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026
The players were immigrants or the sons of immigrants, playing a game that was considered a national pastime in the old country but little more than a waste of time in the new one.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 24, 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
On the day the Hollywood epic Braveheart had its American premiere in Seattle, a more peaceful political drama was playing out on the streets of the old country.
From BBC • Mar. 25, 2023
He wishes that he could go to Nuenen when Theo does, and walk through the old country churchyard with Theo and Pa. His “heart yearns to be together.”
From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman
