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Recent Examples of foreign-born
That’s a smaller share than the statewide average — 28% of Californians overall are foreign-born.
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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
Millions of parents in the United States, native- and foreign-born alike, rely on immigrants to take care of their kids.
—Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 19 Dec. 2025
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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
Millions of parents in the United States, native- and foreign-born alike, rely on immigrants to take care of their kids.
—Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 19 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foreign-born
Adjective
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Petrosian, 18, skating as a neutral athlete because Russia remains banned for its invasion of Ukraine, was competing in only her second international competition outside her home country.—
Bora Erden,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Actis also reaffirmed the global significance of the project, noting how MTerra Solar is gaining attention from the international energy community.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Feb. 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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Little Havana and Little Haiti showcase rich multicultural traditions through music, food, and spots like Domino Park, blending Cuban, Caribbean, and Latin influences into everyday life.—
Carrie Honaker,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Feb. 2026
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This tool was designed to ensure that all marketing and educational materials would represent a wider multicultural consumer base moving forward.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Troops from at least five nations, including Albania and Kazakhstan, are due to make up a multinational peacekeeping force in the territory, even as Hamas tightens its grip on Gaza and is reluctant to disarm.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
19 Feb. 2026
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The JPMorganChase Institute report used payments data to look at businesses that might lack the pricing power of large multinational companies to offset tariffs, but may be small enough to quickly change supply chains to minimize exposure to the tax increases.—
Josh Boak,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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According to The Times of London, which first reported the split over airbase access, Starmer has denied the use of RAF Fairford in England and Diego Garcia – the British overseas territory in the Indian Ocean – for any strike on Iran.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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An overseas investor will be offering up a pair of struggling apartment complexes in areas of Detroit that have yet to see much upscale development during an online auction set for early next month.—
JC Reindl,
Freep.com,
19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The 27-year-old, who was born in Argentina, became a naturalized Mexican citizen the summer of 2024 and is aiming for a spot on Mexico’s World Cup team.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
4 Feb. 2026
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About Charlotte’s immigration numbers But the larger number of non-citizens in comparison to naturalized immigrants isn’t unusual for the region.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Its purpose is to improve the external appearance of the nose by removing a hump, refining the tip, straightening the bridge, or making the nose appear smaller and more balanced with the rest of the face.—
Carlos Wolf,
Miami Herald,
20 Feb. 2026
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Sometimes my needs and external forces are too much for the body, my body, to handle.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Foreign-born.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foreign-born. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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