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asylum

[uh-sahy-luhm] / əˈsaɪ ləm /




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These individuals would need to have claimed asylum in Northern Ireland to receive support there.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

The unrest was initially fueled by false social-media posts that said the teen was an asylum seeker.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

These figures do not include asylum seekers who are supporting themselves financially.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

“You cannot put on those who have come to the United Kingdom in general to seek asylum what an individual has chosen to do,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Having a representative there from Iceland, although Saemi wasn’t an official, helped Bobby somewhat to make a credible case that the country was considering asylum.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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