hail from
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A lifelong venture capitalist, Kinsella is the rare breed of quantum CEO who doesn’t hail from the world of scientific research.
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
The writers room is stacked with people who, like Plaza and Wengert, hail from the Upright Citizens Brigade improv world.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026
Oasis, who also hail from Manchester, are being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame the year after they played their biggest ever US tour.
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
Run for Something is not affiliated with No Kings, but some of the organization’s endorsed candidates this year hail from the movement.
From Salon • Mar. 28, 2026
“Cain, soldier in the king’s army. I hail from the White Fang Mountains.”
From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas
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