the country

noun

: the people who live in a country

The whole country was stunned by the news.

The President has the support of most of the country.

: land that is away from big towns and cities : countryside

She lives out in the country.

They prefer the country to the city.

Examples of the country in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Sy, who delivered a breakthrough performance in the movie, won a Cesar Award for best actor, becoming the first French Black actor to win such prize in the country. —

Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 27 June 2024 The state with the most expensive gas in the country on Wednesday was California. —

Washington Examiner Staff, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 27 June 2024 Still, the de minimis rule stays in place, allowing low-value fashion packages to enter the country without much trouble. —

Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 27 June 2024 The top male and female gymnasts in the country have gathered in Minneapolis to compete in the U.S. Olympic Gymnastics team trials from Thursday, June 27 to Sunday, June 30. —

Lindsay Kimble, Peoplemag, 27 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for the country

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