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as in birthplace
a place of origin
Greece can boast to being the mother country of democracy
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as in home
the land of one's birth, residence, or citizenship
even after decades of living in their adopted nation, they maintained a strong attachment to the mother country
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Their sources of intelligence repeatedly assured British leaders that the great majority of the colonists remained loyal to the mother country.
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T.h. Breen, The New York Review of Books, 2 Feb. 2023
The skewers, simultaneously earthy and spicy, are served atop food-grade wax paper designed to mimic the newspaper on which suya is typically served in the mother country.
—Tim Carman, Washington Post, 3 Jan. 2023
Latin Americans have always had a tricky relationship with their mother country.
—Ed Morales, CNN, 13 Jan. 2023
That New Zealand was destined to match the mother country in population within two generations.
—Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 29 July 2010
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T.h. Breen, The New York Review of Books, 2 Feb. 2023
The skewers, simultaneously earthy and spicy, are served atop food-grade wax paper designed to mimic the newspaper on which suya is typically served in the mother country.
—Tim Carman, Washington Post, 3 Jan. 2023
Latin Americans have always had a tricky relationship with their mother country.
—Ed Morales, CNN, 13 Jan. 2023
That New Zealand was destined to match the mother country in population within two generations.
—Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 29 July 2010
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Hindus widely revere Ayodhya as the birthplace of the deity Lord Ram, and the construction of the Ram Temple there—following decades of legal and religious disputes—is celebrated as a symbol of Ram returning to his spiritual home.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
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That’s right: Ireland claims to be the birthplace of Halloween, and the Emerald Isle, to this day, is a popular place for Halloween travel.Brittany Anas, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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The products sold at the All-Clad VIP Factory Seconds sales event have cosmetic flaws such as packaging damage and minor dents, so home chefs can shop premium cookware and kitchen must-haves at deep discounts.Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 29 Oct. 2024
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Big screen or home stream, takeout or dine-in, Tribune writers are here to steer you toward your next great experience.Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2024
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The multiple foam layers cradle pressure points without being too firm, providing plenty of support and room for sleepers who toss and turn.Macy Alcido, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2024
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Taking selfies in the cradle of the atom bomb By Ross Andersen At a gate topped by barbed wire just north of White Sands Missile Range, a miles-long line of vehicles formed before dawn on Saturday.Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 24 Oct. 2024
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His efforts have been challenged by weak consumer sentiment in countries including the US and China.Owen Tripp, Fortune Europe, 24 Oct. 2024
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Nonetheless, Chain Saw would end up being banned in several countries, including the U.K.Chris Nashawaty, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Oct. 2024
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“Mother country.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mother%20country. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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