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Recent Examples of countrywoman
In a statement from the monarch and his wife Queen Camilla posted to X, the pair paid their respects to the countrywoman who became a two-time Academy Award-winning actress and garnered several other acting accolades.
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Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 27 Sep. 2024
Her countrywoman Savilia Blunk also earned a spot on the podium.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 7 May 2024
Even President Emmanuel Macron described his fellow countrymen as resistant to change, much of the ire of those fellow countrymen—and countrywomen.
—Vivian Song, Robb Report, 4 May 2024
In the first Boston Marathon in 30 months after last year's race was canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Benson Kipruto of Kenya won the men's race in an unofficial time of 2:09:51, and countrywoman Diana Kipyogei claimed the women's race in an unofficial time of 2:24:45.
—Laura L. Davis, USA TODAY, 11 Oct. 2021
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Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 27 Sep. 2024
Her countrywoman Savilia Blunk also earned a spot on the podium.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 7 May 2024
Even President Emmanuel Macron described his fellow countrymen as resistant to change, much of the ire of those fellow countrymen—and countrywomen.
—Vivian Song, Robb Report, 4 May 2024
In the first Boston Marathon in 30 months after last year's race was canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Benson Kipruto of Kenya won the men's race in an unofficial time of 2:09:51, and countrywoman Diana Kipyogei claimed the women's race in an unofficial time of 2:24:45.
—Laura L. Davis, USA TODAY, 11 Oct. 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for countrywoman
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The results were not immediate, but some of the young players who arrived along with Campos in the summer of 2022 — among them his Portuguese countrymen Nuno Mendes (following a successful season-long loan) and Vitinha — would go on to become key performers under Luis Enrique.—
Tom Williams,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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Now, with the looming tariffs deepening the sense of betrayal felt across Canada, many of Gretzky’s countrymen are directing and distilling their anger toward their once-untouchable hockey hero.—
Matthew J. Friedman,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2025
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But the curiosity in him became uncomfortable when he was criticized for slow play and a feud developed with compatriot Brooks Koepka.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2025
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The Animal Humane Society says that a cat reared indoors can live up to 20 years, compared to their outdoor compatriots who usually live to around 3 or 4 years old.—
Mark Joseph,
Newsweek,
24 Feb. 2025
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Several vessels collided, terrifying the uninitiated landsmen on board.—
David Grann,
The New Yorker,
28 Feb. 2023
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Though as a Black man Gould had only limited opportunities for advancement, he was later promoted to landsman and then wardroom steward.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
17 June 2022
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The Chicago native had a recurring role on Billions (2016–2023) and another in the DC universe, showing up in Man of Steel (2013), Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016), and Zack Snyder's Justice League (2021).—
EW.com,
EW.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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The Miami native was identified in a post on X by his brother.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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“Countrywoman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/countrywoman. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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