native
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While she once dreamed of being president of her native Ukraine, she has applied for roles in politics, business and as an entry-level barista, but not even heard back from most employers.
From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026
“Your acceptance of your own native identity comes when you see acceptance in music and sports,” Singh said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026
The “country editor,” as the Lynchburg, Va., native styled himself, was elected to Congress in 1902, later becoming the chairman of the House Banking and Currency Committee.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026
Moringa is native to India and grows well in many tropical regions.
From Science Daily • Apr. 20, 2026
I pulled out one that was covered in different types of native saltwater fish and one that had an old Victorian drawing of a mermaid.
From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen
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