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Recent Examples of ethnicity
Last year, a study that examined death records from 2000 to 2021 pinpointed large disparities in life expectancy based on location, as well as race and ethnicity.
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Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 29 Apr. 2025
Although not universal, the data also shows some variations by race and ethnicity.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 23 Apr. 2025
Because her role was written without a specific ethnicity or cultural background attached, Gladstone saw an opportunity when suggesting a new name for her character: Lee.
—Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Tarrant County Commissioner Precincts by Race and Ethnicity This map shows Esri’s 2024 population estimates by commissioner precinct, broken down by race and ethnicity.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Apr. 2025
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Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 29 Apr. 2025
Although not universal, the data also shows some variations by race and ethnicity.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 23 Apr. 2025
Because her role was written without a specific ethnicity or cultural background attached, Gladstone saw an opportunity when suggesting a new name for her character: Lee.
—Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Tarrant County Commissioner Precincts by Race and Ethnicity This map shows Esri’s 2024 population estimates by commissioner precinct, broken down by race and ethnicity.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ethnicity
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Leo, formerly Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, was born in Chicago and has dual Peruvian-American nationality after spending much of his career working there.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Archbishop of New York, told reporters on Friday that Leo’s nationality was irrelevant in the decision making process.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
9 May 2025
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But the economic uncertainty surrounding Trump's tariff plans remains pronounced, increasing speculation about whether potential off ramps are imminent or trade wars could ramp up again with various nations.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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North Korean leaders frequently use missile tests to signal resolve against the U.S. in the face of what Kim calls threats to his nation's security, although state media has yet to acknowledge the latest weapons event.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
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Today, there are plenty of resources for parents who adopt children of a different race, a process known as transracial adoption.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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The ballooning cost of eggs was an ongoing political flashpoint during the 2024 presidential race.—
Allison Pecorin,
ABC News,
9 May 2025
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“Ethnicity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ethnicity. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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