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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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At the Whitney Biennial and long-standing international exhibitions such as Documenta, SITE Santa Fe, the Carnegie International, and the Venice Biennale, art leads social discourse.—
Michelle Grabner,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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Daniel’s is also the only restaurant in the United States that has hosted the prestigious international Rare Tour, once with Rockwell Steakhouse from Australia and more recently with Spain’s Laia Erretegia.—
Connie Ogle
April 2,
Miami Herald,
2 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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The Greek island of Corfu in the Ionian Sea is a popular destination for beach getaways and experiencing a different side of Greek culture due to its multicultural history.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Apr. 2026
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In multicultural settings, photographers are often advised to anticipate a wide range of traditions and visual priorities.—
Claire Dodds,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Live Nation Entertainment is an American multinational entertainment company formed in 2010 through the merger of Live Nation, a major concert promoter and venue operator, and Ticketmaster Entertainment.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty Images Oracle rose in premarket trading on Wednesday as the multinational tech conglomerate looks to cut thousands of jobs to free up cash to build AI data center infrastructure.—
Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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These items, combined with heightened geopolitical tensions and overseas conflicts, then resulted in the Federal Reserve keeping interest rates paused in its mid-month meeting.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Leapmotor does not break out monthly overseas sales.—
Matthew Chin,Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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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
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Duggan, a naturalized Australian citizen, was arrested in New South Wales in 2022, and is pending extradition to the US.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Michael In signing Lorenzen to a one-year, $8 million contract, the most for an external free agent since 2015, the Rockies seemingly overlooked — or had to — his issues in Denver.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
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When similar events occur during bull markets, external events are often a trigger rather than a cause.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Boston Herald,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Foreign-born.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foreign-born. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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