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immigrating

verb

present participle of immigrate
as in arriving

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  1. arriving
  2. coming
Verb
  • London has grown accustomed to NFL teams and their fans arriving every year.
    — Taylor Eldridge, Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2026
  • At a voting location in Fairfax, Virginia, 18-year-old college student Sanya Singhal was among the first to vote early in person Friday morning, arriving well before the site opened to get in line.
    — Ali Swenson, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of arriving
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  • Its south side is also home to several genuine luxury hotels (including Bulgari’s beloved resort in Uluwatu), with more planning to welcome guests in the coming months.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Sampeel Lightweight Long-Sleeve Top Speaking of easy-to-wear staples, this $9 Sampeel top is undoubtedly coming home with me.
    — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of coming
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“Immigrating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immigrating. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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