countrywoman

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Recent Examples of countrywoman Even President Emmanuel Macron described his fellow countrymen as resistant to change, much of the ire of those fellow countrymen—and countrywomen. Vivian Song, Robb Report, 4 May 2024 In the first Boston Marathon in 30 months after last year's race was canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Benson Kipruto of Kenya won the men's race in an unofficial time of 2:09:51, and countrywoman Diana Kipyogei claimed the women's race in an unofficial time of 2:24:45. Laura L. Davis, USA TODAY, 11 Oct. 2021 But equally indelible are the images of her in later years (and as played by Helen Mirren in The Queen) in off-duty mode—behind the wheel of a Land Rover, a sensibly dressed countrywoman wearing a Barbour and one of those Hermes scarves. James Collard, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2022 The 39-year-old athlete emerged victorious on Sunday at Super Planche des Belles Filles in the Vosges, finishing the race more than three minutes ahead of the runner-up Demi Vollering, a fellow countrywoman. Natasha Dye, PEOPLE.com, 1 Aug. 2022 See all Example Sentences for countrywoman 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for countrywoman
Noun
  • Their goals are publicity, intimidation, coercion and destabilization of our country and its countrymen.
    Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Toy Biz was run by Israeli-American toy designer Avi Arad and owned by fellow countryman Ike Perlmutter who made his fortune from buying and selling.
    Caroline Reid, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Her progress at Melbourne was stopped by Sabalenka at the semifinal stage and she was beaten twice by compatriot Emma Navarro in the last 16 at both Flushing Meadows and Wimbledon.
    Tim Ellis, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
  • But the 26-year-old was back alongside compatriot Cameron Carter-Vickers in the heart of Brendan Rodgers’ back line on Sunday for the game against St Mirren.
    Greg O'Keeffe, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Several vessels collided, terrifying the uninitiated landsmen on board.
    David Grann, The New Yorker, 28 Feb. 2023
  • Though as a Black man Gould had only limited opportunities for advancement, he was later promoted to landsman and then wardroom steward.
    New York Times, New York Times, 17 June 2022
Noun
  • Details from 1970s and 1980s sitcom sets left an indelible impression on the Missouri native, who studied architecture and film in college with aspirations of becoming a production designer.
    Jessica Ritz, Architectural Digest, 2 Jan. 2025
  • The New Orleans native played for Princeton from 2016-2018 and was an All-Ivy League kick returner.
    Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 2 Jan. 2025

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“Countrywoman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/countrywoman. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.

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