country of origin

noun phrase

: the country where something or someone comes from

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There are about 1,160 Chinese international students in Colorado, comprising about 11% of the state’s international student population — the second most popular country of origin for the state’s international scholars behind India, according to state data. Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 22 June 2025 Embrace tools that highlight alternate components that match form, fit and function, and offer reliable alternatives based on factors like cost, inventory, country of origin and lifecycle status. Steve Flagg, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025 If prices on goods increase because of country of origin, and sending goods internationally is already more expensive, that could see companies passing a higher portion of the cost on to their international customers. Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 30 May 2025 Small-ship expedition cruises accounted for around two-thirds of all sailings, and the United States stood out with nearly triple the number of passengers as the next most popular country of origin. Katherine Alex Beaven, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 May 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 30 Jun. 2025.

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