as in homes
the land of one's birth, residence, or citizenship
though they had lived in their adopted country for many years, the immigrant families never broke their ties with the fatherland entirely
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Israel's campaign in Lebanon has killed thousands of people and driven hundreds of thousands from their homes, according to Reuters.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
8 June 2026 -
The sale price is typical of the San Francisco housing market where bidding wars often lead to offers of millions more than the asking price in a city with a limited supply of single-family homes.—
Jacqueline Munis,
Fortune,
7 June 2026
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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
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Additionally, ballots and tally sheets must arrive in the capital, Lima, from 63 countries to be counted.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 June 2026
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Hawaii's governor and attorney general vowed to fight the lawsuit against Hawaiian homelands eligibility.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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The attacks Pontiac led in 1763—most of them successful-showed the hopes that thousands of people had to force the British out of their beloved homelands.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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“Fatherlands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fatherlands. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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