compatriot
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Many hope to follow in the footsteps of their compatriot Awar Odhiang, who went from a refugee camp in Ethiopia to closing Chanel's Paris Fashion Week show last year.
From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026
Fritz faces compatriot Alex Michelsen on Monday for a spot in the fourth round.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2026
Before twice overturning leads by Inter, they beat Manchester City, led by compatriot Erling Braut Haaland, 3-1 in Norway, and also toppled Atletico 2-1 in Madrid.
From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026
China's global superstar Eileen Gu won gold, her first of these Games after two silvers, with 94.75, while compatriot Li Fanghui took silver.
From BBC • Feb. 22, 2026
The man who hung back joined his compatriot.
From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner
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