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Recent Examples of immigrate
In time, Chagossians found ways to immigrate to Britain.
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David Frum, The Atlantic, 2 Mar. 2026
His uncle had heard about a new route to immigrate to Europe; a travel agency in Mogadishu was advertising tickets.
—Elizabeth Flock, New Yorker, 23 Feb. 2026
But while law enforcement has championed the agreements, immigration attorneys say many arrests are indiscriminate, that the majority of ICE enforcement actions in Oklahoma target immigrants with no criminal charges, and some who are following the law to legally immigrate.
—Ben Fenwick, Oklahoma Watch, 18 Feb. 2026
For our small town, diversity was the default — thanks to the immigration policies of the 1990s that allowed our families to not only immigrate here but thrive.
—Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026
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David Frum, The Atlantic, 2 Mar. 2026
His uncle had heard about a new route to immigrate to Europe; a travel agency in Mogadishu was advertising tickets.
—Elizabeth Flock, New Yorker, 23 Feb. 2026
But while law enforcement has championed the agreements, immigration attorneys say many arrests are indiscriminate, that the majority of ICE enforcement actions in Oklahoma target immigrants with no criminal charges, and some who are following the law to legally immigrate.
—Ben Fenwick, Oklahoma Watch, 18 Feb. 2026
For our small town, diversity was the default — thanks to the immigration policies of the 1990s that allowed our families to not only immigrate here but thrive.
—Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for immigrate
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Then the Earthquakes, second place in the Western Conference, added to their club-record start to a season by exposing a fatigued Black & Gold side that was third in the west coming into the contest.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
20 Apr. 2026
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The purse is made from sleek, faux leather and comes with a detachable and adjustable crossbody strap (in addition to the top handle) for styling versatility.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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The haunting case of Kimberly Langwell On July 10, 1999, a day after Kim Langwell failed to arrive home, Ball was summoned to a strip mall parking lot in front of an Eckerd Pharmacy.—
Peter Van Sant,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Iranian negotiators, headed by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, arrived late Friday.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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While many in the industry argue that meaningful commercial adoption of quantum could show up as early as 2030, Ark thinks development is actually moving at a snail’s pace.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
21 Apr. 2026
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Zendaya showed up with her stylist Law Roach to surprise a bride-to-be, styled her dress and even bought the gown for her.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Immigrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immigrate. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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