Sentence examples for be from former from inspiring English sources

In 1998, up to the end of October, the number of asylum-seekers claiming to be from former Yugoslavia (almost all Albanians or Kosovars) was 6,335.

The "dark-skinned" fighters may be from former Soviet Republics in central Asia, bringing their bloody feud with the Kremlin to eastern Europe; but, against that, there has been no verifiable account of their presence in this conflict.

The site, which has previously published unverified documents said to be from former Libyan officials, declared it to be "proof" of rumors that have dogged Mr. Sarkozy since Colonel Qaddafi's son Saif first made the claim in an interview last year.

Nearly all of the striking workers are from former Bell Atlantic divisions.

Not so surprisingly, many of the most interesting items were from former British colonies.

Many vendors are from former Soviet republics like Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan and Georgia, all of which have sunnier climates -- and zestier fare.

Mr. Lavrentyev's main goal is to help the families of those whose fate remains unknown (roughly half are Russian and the others are from former Soviet republics).

They were from former Coast Guard servicemen, corporate executives and lovers who thought the lighthouse was the best thing since scented roses.

To be clear, we've confirmed nothing right now except that the site is down, the rest of what we're hearing is from former employees.

The main challenge Goodluck Johnathon and his People's Democratic Party faces is from former military ruler Muhammadu Buhari and the All Progressives Congress.

"Some of them are very emotional because they're from former servicemen and women who themselves have served and lost friends while serving.