native land

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Ceramics and seals bearing his likeness attest to his rehabilitation, at least in his native land.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

"In the country's most difficult time, Kozubenko took up arms to defend his native land," the Ukrainian Sports Comittee said when announcing his death.

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026

Covering just 2.5 square kilometres, the island has no native land mammals, which means any wolves found there must have been transported by people.

From Science Daily • Dec. 29, 2025

Both composers fled Russia after the 1917 revolution, but their relationships with their native land was very different.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 10, 2025

“Maybe Gus didn’t grow up in Greece,” he said, “but I’m sure you remember that I did. You are talking about my native land, Milton. And your parents’ own true home.”

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides