How to Use country of origin in a Sentence

country of origin

noun phrase
  • Red, white, and blue accents leave no mystery as to the competitors’ country of origin.
    Ivana Rihter, Vogue, 9 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
  • Most migrants must be flown back to their country of origin.
    Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 12 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • The League of Nations, the predecessor to the United Nations, seeking ways to identify an immigrant’s country of origin, control the flow of people, and prevent another global conflict, introduced the standard.
    Taryn White, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Sep. 2023
  • Each central gemstone comes with its own provenance: It is accompanied by a certificate that identifies its unique characteristics, country of origin, and, if available, the details of its journey.
    Jill Newman, Robb Report, 15 June 2023
  • There is large variation in socio-economic status among Black immigrants depending on their geographic area and country of origin.
    Uwa Ede-Osifo, NBC News, 4 Nov. 2023
  • Under the final rule, however, small amounts of graphite and other minerals used in batteries would be exempt from the restriction until 2027, because their country of origin is nearly impossible to trace, officials said.
    Tom Krisher, Fortune, 3 May 2024
  • The beans varied by factors including country of origin, roast color, processing method (natural, washed, or decaffeinated), and moisture content.
    Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 7 Dec. 2023
  • The Union-Tribune was asked not to include identifying information about the refugee family, including their specific country of origin, at this time to protect their privacy and for potential safety reasons.
    Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Dec. 2023

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