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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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Recent Examples of mother country
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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The menu is still being worked out, with a mélange of flavors inspired by: His birthplace in Jerusalem, especially the shuks (markets) that his grandfather — an agronomist and a dedicated vegan — taught him about, in addition to sharing all about the local fields and vineyards.Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 27 Nov. 2024
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The fundraiser organizer said the family would like to transport the man from California to Guatemala, his birthplace, for burial.Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 26 Nov. 2024
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Dozens of angry people later protested outside his home, incensed by false allegations of election fraud.Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 17 Dec. 2024
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The event, organized by the US-Ireland Alliance, is set for Feb. 27 — in its traditional evening spot three days before the Oscars — at the historic Ebell theater in Los Angeles, its original home.Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Dec. 2024
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From the cradle to the grave, Black Americans suffer worse health outcomes than white people.Tribune News Service, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Nov. 2024
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To adjust your load, place the dumbbell in its storage cradle, twist the handle to increase or decrease the weight, and then use the safety lock feature to secure the plates.Zoe Weiner, SELF, 16 Sep. 2024
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Those with limited English proficiency (LEP) in English-speaking countries may need help to meet their needs in healthcare clinics and classrooms.Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Music How Laci Kaye Booth survived Nashville to make a killer country album May 22, 2024 4.Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Mother country.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mother%20country. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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