immigrating

Definition of immigratingnext
present participle of immigrate
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Verb
  • Upon arriving at the Pentagon, Hegseth immediately began dismissing senior officials, often without explanation, demonstrating his desire to reshape the Pentagon leadership.
    Brittney Melton, NPR, 23 Apr. 2026
  • Peru is holding a presidential runoff on June 7 even as votes are still being counted and officials are sifting through tally sheets arriving from remote areas and Peruvian consulates abroad following the first round on April 12.
    Franklin Briceño, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The coaches — Teisher for Mission Hills and Aaron Hooford for Escondido — had different philosophies coming into the game.
    John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Gwen Polk, the district’s associate superintendent for business and financial services, said after the meeting that the companion resolution will have no impact on revenue coming into the schools.
    Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
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“Immigrating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immigrating. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.

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