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immigrant

[im-i-gruhnt] / ˈɪm ɪ grənt /


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Becerra’s critics subscribe to “this very American bias that an immigrant only moves once to the U.S., the land of opportunity, of hope — all that mythology,” Gradilla continued.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026

He at least has picked up on Latinos’ regard for immigrant success stories.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026

A portion of every ticket sold will benefit Siempre Unidos LA, a grassroots nonprofit assisting immigrant families affected by Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids and deportations through food, emergency assistance, legal referrals and community support.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026

"With... immigrant labor losing their status to work in the US, that restriction in labor supply is causing subdued labor growth now for health care," said Ken Kim, senior economist at KPMG.

From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026

Dressed in a Balkan costume of vest, ballooning trousers, and high leather boots, the immigrant carries his possessions bundled on a stick.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides

"Those who suffer most from the housing crisis are those with the least weight at the ballot box: young people, who vote less, and immigrants."

From Barron's ● Oct. 8, 2026

When most of these immigrants arrived in Israel, they brought their recipes with them.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026

Law enforcement agencies serving communities with few immigrants are eligible for the same per-officer pay as those with many immigrants.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

She also cited her life experience as the daughter of immigrants, a single mother and a widow who was faced with the decision of whether to discontinue life support for her husband.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

It’s also important to remember that undocumented immigrants with work permits and Social Security numbers do in fact pay taxes.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi




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