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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Nestled in the green hills of the Pacific Palisades and just miles from the Pacific Ocean, community members gathered for an afternoon service and concert to grieve, heal and remember — remember homes lost, remember their lives before displacement and remember to find hope in recovery.—
Camelia Heins,
Daily News,
8 Jan. 2026 -
An analysis by the National Association of Home Builders estimates tens of thousands of homes aren't being completed because there aren't enough workers.—
Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Some countries will contribute far less, possibly around $20 million, one of the sources said.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
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Dozens of countries have been invited, with notices going out over the weekend, according to officials, including Belarus, China, Ukraine, India, Canada, Argentina, Jordan, Egypt, Hungary, and Vietnam, among others.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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For the first time, Colombian singer-songwriter Gusi and Guatemalan singer-songwriter Zelaya unite their talents, weaving together the vibrant spirit of their homelands in a song that celebrates love and the richness of life.—
Tere Aguilera,
Billboard,
23 Jan. 2026
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What could also be helpful is searching for objects linked to specific cultural practices brought from the soldiers’ homelands.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Fatherlands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fatherlands. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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