place of origin

noun phrase

: the place where something is made or created
The wine is named for its place of origin.

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Violations can result in orders to return animals to their place of origin or in the animals being quarantined at the place that received them. Christa Swanson, CBS News, 11 June 2026 Two of these sources told the outlet that Beijing could route the shipment of the defenses through third countries to hide their place of origin. Ryan Mancini, The Hill, 11 Apr. 2026 Recipients are listed below with their age, current residence and place of origin. Jem Aswad, Variety, 31 Mar. 2026 Mexican food is beloved worldwide, but nothing compares to tasting dishes in their place of origin. Latifah Al Hazza, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for place of origin

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“Place of origin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/place%20of%20origin. Accessed 17 Jul. 2026.

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