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Recent Examples of foreign-born
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.
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Stuart Anderson, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
In a city long celebrated for gastronomic excellence and diverse international cuisines, nearly 60% of New York restaurant workers are foreign-born, many having brought a wealth of culinary knowledge.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 13 July 2025
An even higher share – roughly 30% – are foreign-born in construction.
—Bailey Schulz, USA Today, 30 June 2025
Over half of the population in Miami-Dade is foreign-born, and Spanish is the main language spoken at home and on the street.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 28 June 2025
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Stuart Anderson, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
In a city long celebrated for gastronomic excellence and diverse international cuisines, nearly 60% of New York restaurant workers are foreign-born, many having brought a wealth of culinary knowledge.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 13 July 2025
An even higher share – roughly 30% – are foreign-born in construction.
—Bailey Schulz, USA Today, 30 June 2025
Over half of the population in Miami-Dade is foreign-born, and Spanish is the main language spoken at home and on the street.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 28 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foreign-born
Adjective
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Applications for international baccalaureate magnet programs at Wellwood International School, Woodmoor Elementary School, Middle River Middle School, Stemmers Run Middle School and Windsor Mill Middle School will continue to be paused.—
Racquel Bazos,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Aug. 2025
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That summer of 2024 featured two international tournaments, the European Championship and the Copa America, meaning many key Barcelona players returned later than usual from their holidays after being on duty with their country.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
12 Aug. 2025
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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While London has become a world-class food city, its culinary prestige rests largely on the contributions of immigrant chefs and multicultural influences rather than the elevation of native British dishes.—
Chris Reed,
Oc Register,
30 July 2025
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Maxwell Street Market For more than 100 years, Maxwell Street Market was a bustling hub of vendors, food, and music that reflected the city’s multicultural community.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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Although most of the current focus of attention is on tariffs imposed on goods imported directly or indirectly from China, multinational companies that have significant sales in China face underappreciated risks.—
Daniel Kern,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Warren Buffett is widely considered one of the smartest minds in business—after all, he’s spent decades maintaining Berkshire Hathaway as a multinational investment powerhouse.—
Jane Swift,
Fortune,
6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Remitly specializes in serving immigrants and overseas workers who need to send money across borders.—
Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Within six months, Chic Joc opened three overseas stores — in Beverly Hills and Newport Beach in California and in Paris’ Le Village Royal.—
WWD China Staff,
Footwear News,
4 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The partnership also will allow Logistics Plus to utilize the Joe Moore Award in both its external marketing and internal communications efforts, including asset-branding and internal employee recognition programs.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Earlier in 2025, Singapore’s Ministry of Trade and Industry warned that the country was looking at the possibility of zero growth this year, in light of external pressures on its trade-dependent economy.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Foreign-born.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foreign-born. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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