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hail from

Idioms  
  1. Come from, originate from, as in He hails from Oklahoma. This term originally referred to the port from which a ship had sailed. [Mid-1800s]


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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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