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Recent Examples of naturalize
Brown, of Cornell Law School, said these announcements could have prompted some otherwise hesitant people to naturalize before these rules went into effect — or in anticipation of further rules.
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Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 13 Apr. 2026
Many wanted to partake in this life (preferably on the inside of the buildings), and some prominent influencers—such as the manosphere’s high priest of misogyny and homosociality, Andrew Tate—have moved here and seem ready to naturalize.
—Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 15 Mar. 2026
Follow the process to naturalize citizens and eliminate its backlog.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Jan. 2026
Americans can naturalize in other countries without risking loss of their American citizenship.
—Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 11 Dec. 2025
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Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 13 Apr. 2026
Many wanted to partake in this life (preferably on the inside of the buildings), and some prominent influencers—such as the manosphere’s high priest of misogyny and homosociality, Andrew Tate—have moved here and seem ready to naturalize.
—Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 15 Mar. 2026
Follow the process to naturalize citizens and eliminate its backlog.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Jan. 2026
Americans can naturalize in other countries without risking loss of their American citizenship.
—Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 11 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for naturalize
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Among them are several sustainability goals incentivizing Kering brands to adopt alternative materials like mycelium and to reduce the intensity of bovine leather products.—
Bella Webb,
Vogue,
11 June 2026
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Brookline adopted the nation’s first NFG bylaw in 2024.—
Alex Weatherall,
Boston Herald,
10 June 2026
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Britain has increasingly toughened its approach to tech companies in recent years, urging or forcing them to impose age verification, adapt their algorithms and, most recently, prevent children from circulating nude images taken on mobile phones.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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The needs of religious consumers were changing, and church leaders scrambled to adapt.—
Michael Luo,
New Yorker,
14 June 2026
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Tens of thousands of years ago, humans began domesticating wild wolves to make hunting, gathering food and protection easier, according to Science News.—
K'mari Greene,
AJC.com,
4 June 2026
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Truly domesticating bees required a hive with movable frames, one that would allow beekeepers to examine their bees and harvest honey without destroying the colony.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 May 2026
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Most devices also come with the option to adjust color temperature.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
12 June 2026
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Suárez sees her development continuing with the Mercury, along with adjusting to playing her rookie season in the WNBA.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 June 2026
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Through a series of cinematic contrivances, Tess borrows Katharine’s skirt suit, claims due credit for her business sense, and wins the affections of Katharine’s financier boyfriend (Harrison Ford).—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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More often, the series borrows from the overall feeling of Dippold’s inspirations, mashing up and remixing the obsessions of a lifelong horror fan.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
15 June 2026
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That lone elk was accustomed to staying on the move.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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For decades, the left was accustomed to getting its way, if not through legislative means then through the judiciary.—
Chris Roemer,
Baltimore Sun,
10 June 2026
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But its Chinatown became home to a large and vibrant Chinese American community, and where new migrants across the US may have felt the need to assimilate and adopt to Western clothing, Susan and others there proudly wore their cheongsams, preserving an important connection to home.—
Stephy Chung,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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The left no longer believes that immigrants of diverse backgrounds should assimilate themselves into a national culture tainted by white supremacy, while the right views immigrants’ very presence in the country as a threat to that same national culture.—
Yoni Appelbaum,
The Atlantic,
8 June 2026
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Sacramento residents can hear the Hi-Lo warning sound in action and familiarize themselves with emergency evacuation procedures through a video posted on the department’s YouTube page.—
Reeti Malhotra,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2026
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Guidance for Out-of-State Injury Claims Those considering a claim may benefit from familiarizing themselves with the legal process and, where appropriate, consulting a qualified Nevada attorney experienced in handling out-of-state injury claims.—
Kaitlyn Gomez,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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“Naturalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/naturalize. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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