old countries

plural of old country

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for old countries
Noun
  • The two countries last month agreed to extend the trade truce by another 90 days, to mid-November.
    Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Many of the amendments are likely to spark infighting among Republicans as the party battles over whether to become more isolationist in the face of skepticism about assisting foreign countries.
    Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The foundation also funds efforts to recruit and provide scholarships to Arab students who provide technical assistance and policy expertise in their hometowns, where Israeli law often limits housing options for the Arab minority.
    Andrew Silow-Carroll, Sun Sentinel, 18 Aug. 2025
  • Walk me through your respective journeys, starting in your hometowns in Ohio and Florida and then taking us to this worldwide moment.
    Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 5 Aug. 2025
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“Old countries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/old%20countries. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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