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Recent Examples of foreign-born
One in four direct care workers in the U.S. is foreign-born.
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Sean C. Domnick, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 July 2025
About 34% of housekeepers and 24% of cooks are foreign-born, according to 2023 data from the U.S. Census Bureau and Tourism Economics.
—Doyinsola Oladipo, USA Today, 21 July 2025
Among doctorate holders in the United States performing research and development as a major work activity, 83% in computer and information sciences and 80% in electrical and computer engineering are foreign-born, according to an NFAP analysis.
—Stuart Anderson, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
Almost 100,000 of the 970,000 people living in Marion County are foreign-born.
—Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
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Sean C. Domnick, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 July 2025
About 34% of housekeepers and 24% of cooks are foreign-born, according to 2023 data from the U.S. Census Bureau and Tourism Economics.
—Doyinsola Oladipo, USA Today, 21 July 2025
Among doctorate holders in the United States performing research and development as a major work activity, 83% in computer and information sciences and 80% in electrical and computer engineering are foreign-born, according to an NFAP analysis.
—Stuart Anderson, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
Almost 100,000 of the 970,000 people living in Marion County are foreign-born.
—Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foreign-born
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The film was acquired by Sony Pictures Classics and is one of the five movies shortlisted by France’s Oscar committee for the international feature film race.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
13 Sep. 2025
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On Wednesday, New York mayoral favorite Zohran Mamdani launched a public petition, calling on FIFA to make tickets to 2026 World Cup games—including the final in New Jersey—affordable, pushing the international soccer organization to set aside 15% of seats for locals in particular.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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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
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Her multicultural background continues to assist her in expanding her clientele and expertise.—
Angela Lei,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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This project will also focus on creating a space with multicultural appeal, in the center of the cradle of the Renaissance.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Hollywood blockbusters stolen Hale worked at a multinational DVD and Blu-ray distribution company that handled films for major studios.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Sep. 2025
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Oracle’s relocation of its corporate headquarters from Silicon Valley to Austin in 2020 and Tesla’s Gigafactory opening in 2021 highlight how multinational businesses create strategic value that outlasts short-term incentives.—
Kevin Cushnie,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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South Korea is also home to the US military’s largest overseas base, which houses 41,000 people including troops and their families.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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Note also that foreign property, overseas pensions and local business interests may already give you foreign currency exposure.—
Tom Zachystal,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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For naturalized citizens, the stakes may be even higher.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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This could upend the application process for green card holders hoping to become naturalized citizens.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Scientists also revealed that a breakthrough allows ULIS to function wirelessly, as an isolated unit that can be controlled and monitored without external cables.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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This includes the emotional well-being of the individual as well as the immediate external environment; their home.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Foreign-born.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foreign-born. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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