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Recent Examples of nonindigenous
Many winemakers in Bolgheri and throughout Tuscany use nonindigenous grapes such as Syrah, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon either alone or in a blend.
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Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 27 June 2025
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
The lizard may also have or spread nonindigenous parasites or pathogens to native wildlife.
—Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 3 Jan. 2024
Approximately 6,500 nonindigenous species are in the U.S., posing risks to native plants, animals, and ecosystems—but 37 of those species are edible.
—Mallory Arnold, Outside Online, 21 Sep. 2022
Cher learned of Kaavan’s plight in 2016 and hired a legal team to press for his freedom, citing inhumane treatment of a nonindigenous animal.
—Charles McDermid and Bopha Phorn, Los Angeles Times, 26 Nov. 2020
The nearly two million indigenous peoples in Canada are also poorly served by the country’s health care system, with rates of suicide, infant mortality, and chronic disease that are much higher than those of the nonindigenous population.
—Nathan Whitlock, The New York Review of Books, 3 Nov. 2020
Apart from the local activity of the Urarina, other indigenous groups and some nonindigenous people, the Pastaza-Marañón peatlands remain in nearly pristine condition.
—Daniel Grossman, Scientific American, 5 Feb. 2020
Most of Monday’s victims were nonindigenous Papuan people, the police said.
—Richard C. Paddock, New York Times, 25 Sep. 2019
Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 27 June 2025
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
The lizard may also have or spread nonindigenous parasites or pathogens to native wildlife.
—Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 3 Jan. 2024
Approximately 6,500 nonindigenous species are in the U.S., posing risks to native plants, animals, and ecosystems—but 37 of those species are edible.
—Mallory Arnold, Outside Online, 21 Sep. 2022
Cher learned of Kaavan’s plight in 2016 and hired a legal team to press for his freedom, citing inhumane treatment of a nonindigenous animal.
—Charles McDermid and Bopha Phorn, Los Angeles Times, 26 Nov. 2020
The nearly two million indigenous peoples in Canada are also poorly served by the country’s health care system, with rates of suicide, infant mortality, and chronic disease that are much higher than those of the nonindigenous population.
—Nathan Whitlock, The New York Review of Books, 3 Nov. 2020
Apart from the local activity of the Urarina, other indigenous groups and some nonindigenous people, the Pastaza-Marañón peatlands remain in nearly pristine condition.
—Daniel Grossman, Scientific American, 5 Feb. 2020
Most of Monday’s victims were nonindigenous Papuan people, the police said.
—Richard C. Paddock, New York Times, 25 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonindigenous
Adjective
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Of that total, about 12% of residents are foreign-born.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Jan. 2026
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About 70% of respondents are US-born; one in four are foreign-born.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
23 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Now, the Iranian government has made strides towards more broadly implementing technology that allows only people with security clearance to access the international web, Rashidi told CNN.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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The return of his body closed a painful chapter for the country and cleared the way for the next and more challenging phase of the ceasefire, which calls for deploying an international security force, disarming Hamas, pulling back Israeli soldiers and rebuilding Gaza.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
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The Culture Map — Erin Meyer A practical framework for understanding and navigating cross-cultural differences that commonly derail multinational integrations.—
Jennifer J. Fondrevay,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Vietnam has been a major beneficiary of globalization, emerging as a key export hub for electronics, garments and consumer goods as multinational firms shifted production away from China.—
Aniruddha Ghosal,
Fortune,
29 Jan. 2026
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John Legend and multicultural gospel choir Voices of Fire leading their own revivalist movement onstage.—
Gail Mitchell,
Billboard,
30 Jan. 2026
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Cape Town Central, South Africa With its somber history, multicultural background and natural landscapes, Cape Town offers travelers a fulfilling trip.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
27 Jan. 2026
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The answer increasingly looks like multilateral development banks.—
Alexis Akwagyiram,
semafor.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Aside from insurance, to reduce climate vulnerability, governments can also build out physical defenses like seawalls and flood barriers, while deepening partnerships with multilateral organizations like the Asian Development Bank and World Bank.—
Angelica Ang,
Fortune,
30 Jan. 2026
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It's also made with a padded sleeve for a 16-inch laptop and a hidden external pocket in the back, perfect for keeping a passport safe.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Jan. 2026
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As the cryptocurrency market matures, the impact of macro and external factors has increased, causing Bitcoin to act more like a global macro‑asset rather than just a niche digital asset commodity.—
William Jones,
Ascend Agency,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Nonindigenous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonindigenous. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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