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Recent Examples of foreign-born
Twenty-seven per cent of my state is foreign-born.
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Nathan Heller, New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2026
That’s a smaller share than the statewide average — 28% of Californians overall are foreign-born.
—Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026
Of that total, about 12% of residents are foreign-born.
—Charlotte Observer, 29 Jan. 2026
About 70% of respondents are US-born; one in four are foreign-born.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 23 Jan. 2026
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Nathan Heller, New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2026
That’s a smaller share than the statewide average — 28% of Californians overall are foreign-born.
—Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026
Of that total, about 12% of residents are foreign-born.
—Charlotte Observer, 29 Jan. 2026
About 70% of respondents are US-born; one in four are foreign-born.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 23 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foreign-born
Adjective
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In the past decade, the leadership of the Kinahan organization has become rich and cosmopolitan, and their life styles have started to resemble those of international businessmen more than of street hoodlums.—
Ed Caesar,
New Yorker,
30 Apr. 2026
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New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani touched on a very sensitive international debate ahead of meeting King Charles III on Wednesday by bringing up the controversial ownership of a British crown jewel.—
Doha Madani,
NBC news,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Many winemakers in Bolgheri and throughout Tuscany use nonindigenous grapes such as Syrah, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon either alone or in a blend.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
27 June 2025
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Much of Washington Heights is old farmland The area's earliest nonindigenous civilization in the Washington Heights area began in 1835.—
Drake Bentley,
Journal Sentinel,
19 Feb. 2024
Adjective
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Everything in Uxua was designed by Das, but recycled or hand-crafted by local multicultural Brazilians, creating a profound sense of place.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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The cookbook features 85 from-scratch recipes, drawing subtle influence from her multicultural upbringing.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Mixed performance was observed at other multinational corporations, with standout brands like SK-II growing at 62 percent in March, and Cetaphil growing at 40 percent.—
Denni Hu,
Footwear News,
29 Apr. 2026
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There’s a new multinational force known as the Gang Suppression Force, with US backing, which aims to stabilize Haiti and ultimately make the country capable of functioning without the foreign force.—
Hira Humayun,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The Black Eyed Peas are heading out on an overseas tour in June.—
Chloe Veltman,
NPR,
30 Apr. 2026
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From Virginia, King Charles will then head to Bermuda for his first visit as monarch to an overseas British territory.—
Helen Murphy,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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About 20 million naturalized Americans now must worry that any mistake in their decades-old immigration paperwork could cost them their citizenship.—
Cassandra Burke Robertson,
The Conversation,
24 Apr. 2026
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While serving in the National Guard, Noel became a naturalized citizen, worked several jobs, and earned an associate’s degree.—
Julie K. Brown,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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According to Wolcott Animal Control, the dog displayed no obvious signs of trauma such as being hit by car, broken bones, gun shot wounds or other external injuries.—
Kellie Love,
Hartford Courant,
24 Apr. 2026
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In a way, Tim Cook's superpower was always taking the innovation in Cupertino and orchestrating the external forces to bring it to life, through perfecting the supply chain and designing supplier relationships as chief operating officer, and eventually practicing international diplomacy as CEO.—
Kai Nicol-Schwarz,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Foreign-born.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foreign-born. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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