by birth

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"Mechanical engineer and computer scientist by degree, independent game developer by experience, teacher by birth," according to his profile, which noted that he had an undergraduate degree from the California Institute of Technology.

From Barron's • Apr. 26, 2026

“The Fourteenth Amendment affirms the ancient and fundamental rule of citizenship by birth within the territory,” the majority said, including “all children here born of resident aliens.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Instead, he explicitly concluded that though Julia’s parents lacked any permanent domicile or “expectation of remaining” in the country, these facts did not prevent her from acquiring American citizenship by birth.

From Slate • Mar. 18, 2026

I grew up in Cincinnati so I’m kind of a fan by birth, if you will.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 7, 2025

Fayetteville is Tornado Alley adjacent, in the Arkansas hills just east of the Oklahoma border, and since her parents are Okies by birth, they take the frequent watches and warnings seriously.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith