hail from
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On the smaller King Tut's Stage, Big Special, who hail from the West Midlands, declared Glasgow to be "the Birmingham of Scotland", before delivering an abrasive set of rock, hip hop and soul.
From BBC • Jun. 20, 2026
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
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
“Since you hail from Homer’s own land, would you be so kind as to read aloud?”
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
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