as in cradle
a place of origin
Montgomery, Alabama, is considered the birthplace of the civil rights movement
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Some other modern presidents — Richard Nixon, Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton — also grew up in rural settings, but Carter stands out for returning and remaining in his birthplace for his long post-presidency.
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Bill Barrow, Los Angeles Times, 4 Jan. 2025
He also was intrigued about returning to play in his birthplace.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 4 Jan. 2025
This is the birthplace, after all, of the original independent bookstore destination, Powell’s City of Books.
—Amanda Calnan Vowels, AFAR Media, 30 Jan. 2025
The ocean is the birthplace of life on Earth, covering over 70% of our planet and sustaining an extraordinary range of biodiversity—from microscopic plankton to the largest whales.
—Photovogue, Vogue, 29 Jan. 2025
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Bill Barrow, Los Angeles Times, 4 Jan. 2025
He also was intrigued about returning to play in his birthplace.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 4 Jan. 2025
This is the birthplace, after all, of the original independent bookstore destination, Powell’s City of Books.
—Amanda Calnan Vowels, AFAR Media, 30 Jan. 2025
The ocean is the birthplace of life on Earth, covering over 70% of our planet and sustaining an extraordinary range of biodiversity—from microscopic plankton to the largest whales.
—Photovogue, Vogue, 29 Jan. 2025
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“Birthplace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/birthplace. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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