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Origin of motherland
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Much of the domestic reaction centred on Korean-Canadian co-director Maggie Kang's emotional acceptance speech, with the Seoul-born filmmaker dedicating the prizes to her motherland.
From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026
The team has as many members from outside the country’s borders as players born in the motherland.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026
"After more than a century of colonial rule, Hong Kongers feel proud to return to the embrace of the motherland," he wrote.
From BBC • Dec. 20, 2025
His 2025 juggernaut, “Debí Tirar Más Fotos,” however, goes far beyond the usual motherland worship; the album’s greatest takeaway is to cherish not just the place, but the people you call home, too.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 18, 2025
Some people think that shipping their children back to the motherland when they get out of control will solve everything.
From "I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter" by Erika L. Sánchez
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