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Recent Examples of Synonyms for old countries
Noun
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Four countries are making their World Cup debuts, including Curacao, population 155,000, the smallest nation ever to reach the tournament.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026 -
Additionally, ballots and tally sheets must arrive in the capital, Lima, from 63 countries to be counted.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 June 2026
Noun
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More than a graceful natural motif, the wildflowers were an intentional nod to the flora of Sperling and Phillips’ hometowns in Gloucestershire.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
8 June 2026
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Members of the 2026-27 Kansas men’s basketball team have been arriving from their hometowns — and moving their belongings into McCarthy Hall — since Friday.—
Gary Bedore
May 31,
Kansas City Star,
31 May 2026
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“Old countries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/old%20countries. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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