1
as in birthplaces
a place of origin
Greece can boast to being the mother country of democracy
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2
as in homes
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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Noun
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People living far from their birthplaces face long-distance bureaucratic hurdles to get them.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Feb. 2026 -
Their children’s birthplaces reflect their father’s journeyman status in the NFL, having started in at least one game for a record nine different teams during his 17-year career.—
Nasha Smith,
PEOPLE,
13 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Thousands of homes and businesses lost power on Saturday as high winds blew across Colorado, according to Xcel Energy and Core Electric.—
Denver Post,
Denver Post,
15 Mar. 2026
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Trees and tree limbs fell into or onto homes and cars from Cleveland to Pittsburgh.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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These fun pink clogs channel spring flowers while their contoured footbed cradles your arches, and the adjustable heel strap keeps them secure.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
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The integrated foam handles and foot cradles offer comfort and versatility.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Overcoming an energy moratorium Ireland is one of two European countries to have enforced a moratorium on new data center applications as the energy-intensive facilities put pressure on the nation’s grid.—
April Roach,Gaelle Legrand,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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The company later expanded globally, providing voting machines and other technology to help carry out elections in 25 countries, from Argentina to Zambia.—
JOSHUA GOODMAN THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
11 Mar. 2026
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For one, Indigenous people resisted American colonists’ expansion into their ancestral homelands, raiding their farms and settlements in the Ohio Valley.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Mar. 2026
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Many top-flight European soccer leagues maintain roster limits for players with non-EU passports, prompting some talented players from the Americas to claim passports from their ancestors’ homelands.—
Sara Germano,
Sportico.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Mother countries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mother%20countries. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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