country of origin

noun phrase

: the country where something or someone comes from

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The order is an apparent reference to the Biden administration not requiring universities to list the names of the foreign donors but merely their country of origin. Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 3 May 2025 Those in the industry fear future restrictions on visas based on country of origin, or any limits to foreign talent. Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 3 May 2025 Without robust standards and awareness, pricing shifts and country of origin don’t offer much assurance of any meaningful progress. Zoe Bayliss Wong, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025 Additional biometric information may be required depending on the applicant's country of origin. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for country of origin

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“Country of origin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/country%20of%20origin. Accessed 10 May. 2025.

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