How to Use country of origin in a Sentence

country of origin

noun phrase
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  • Most migrants must be flown back to their country of origin.
    — Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 12 June 2024
  • Red, white, and blue accents leave no mystery as to the competitors’ country of origin.
    — Ivana Rihter, Vogue, 9 July 2024
  • The United States gave me the opportunities that my country of origin couldn’t give me.
    — Stephania Taladrid, The New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2024
  • His marketability has as much to do with his country of origin, Japan, as his status as the No. 1 player in his sport.
    — Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2024
  • Each package is affixed to the wall and labelled, like a piece in a museum display, with its country of origin and a brief tasting note.
    — Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 24 Sep. 2023
  • Appropriately for his line of work, Linnaeus’s name remains widely known, and he is hailed in his country of origin as his own kind of rex—the King of Flowers.
    — Kathryn Schulz, The New Yorker, 14 Aug. 2023
  • And farmed shrimp can pose a few issues of their own, depending on their country of origin and the condition of individual farms.
    — Erik Vance, New York Times, 28 May 2024
  • The most common way in which people identify has been (and still is) through their family’s country of origin, such as Mexican or Cuban.
    — Graciela Mochkofsky, The New Yorker, 18 Mar. 2024
  • To honor this centennial, the city is welcoming the athletes by sailing them down the Seine in boats reflecting their country of origin.
    — Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 25 July 2024
  • Foreign imams already in the country will either be sent back to their country of origin or take on new, lower-level positions at local mosques.
    — Chris Massaro, Fox News, 14 Jan. 2024
  • The only time the 1961 Convention rules comes into play is on the rare occasion when the child would otherwise be stateless; in that case, the airline’s country of origin will determine the passport.
    — Mark Ellwood, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Jan. 2024
  • But the rate was vastly different depending on country of origin, researchers found.
    — Juliana Kim, NPR, 27 Mar. 2024
  • Anyone not able to prove clear and present jeopardy should be returned to their country of origin, credible DACA excluded.
    — Gillian Brassil, Sacramento Bee, 5 Feb. 2024
  • Goose was a popular choice in its country of origin, but when immigrants landed in New York in the late 1800s, beef was both more readily available and affordable.
    — Jack Hennessy, Field & Stream, 13 Mar. 2024
  • Look for ashwagandha sourced from India, its country of origin.
    — Karen Asp, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 June 2023
  • Of the bridge victims, Walker said that despite their country of origin or immigration status, they were linked together by love.
    — Cassidy Jensen, Baltimore Sun, 31 Mar. 2024
  • Suazo Sandoval is not unique among Baltimore-area immigrants who want their country of origin to be their final resting place.
    — Maya Lora, Baltimore Sun, 2 May 2024
  • The issue’s power list and accompanying features will tell a story, not of language or country of origin, but about the content that drives billions in revenue.
    — Thr Staff, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Oct. 2023
  • Al-Halabi seemed like proof that even the most basic elements of your identity — your name, religion, accent, country of origin — could be used against you.
    — Tamara Audi, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2024
  • Would they be deported to their country of origin, sent back to Mexico or released to Lenander's or another shelter?
    — Lauren Villagran, USA TODAY, 16 Aug. 2024
  • They are affected by the cultural expectations from their family’s country of origin and from the United States.
    — Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2024
  • In general, coffee lovers will carefully consider many factors – type of bean, roast level, country of origin and more.
    — Matthew Pittman, Fortune, 25 Apr. 2023
  • Preference will be given to world premieres, but films that have already debuted in their country of origin may also be considered.
    — Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 July 2024
  • African Ancestry is a genetic tracing company that helps connect people with their African country of origin.
    — La Risa R. Lynch, Journal Sentinel, 28 June 2024
  • These digital platforms have led to a new cultural zeitgeist where country of origin and language are no longer dispositive factors in what audiences choose to watch or listen to.
    — Chris Gallagher, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Sep. 2024
  • VPNs can help prevent cyberattacks and keep users' devices safe, but they can also be customized to display a specific country of origin.
    — Kate Irwin, PCMAG, 20 June 2024
  • Those deemed ineligible can be deported either to Mexico or to their country of origin.
    — Andrew Selee, Foreign Affairs, 9 Aug. 2023
  • Race, ethnicity, country of origin and primary language were among the most common reasons why Black parents said they were treated unfairly.
    — Justin Gamble, CNN, 3 Aug. 2023
  • World premieres will be given preference, but films that have already premiered in their country of origin can also be considered at the discretion of the festival director.
    — Patrick Frater, Variety, 2 July 2024
  • World premieres will be given preference, but films that have already premiered in their country of origin can also be considered at the discretion of the Festival Director.
    — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 2 July 2024

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