old countries

plural of old country

Example Sentences

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Noun
  • According to data from the trade intel firm Kpler, the Saudis have shipped 34 million barrels through the Strait of Hormuz since the day both countries signed an agreement to end the war.
    Justina Lee, CNBC, 3 July 2026
  • And if the participating countries agree, the funds would be shared between Iran and Oman, the official added.
    Abigail Williams, NBC news, 3 July 2026
Noun
  • Despite this, residents themselves do not rate the city centers of their hometowns very highly.
    Katharina Buchholz, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
  • The remains of the dead have since been transported to their hometowns for last rites, per India Today.
    Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026
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“Old countries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/old%20countries. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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