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immigrant

[im-i-gruhnt] / ˈɪm ɪ grənt /


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He has been contacted a few days earlier by a new customer, a recent immigrant from Pakistan.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

An immigrant from Colombia, he works as a civil engineer specializing in bridge construction, and was deemed to “perform services of exceptional merit and ability” by the federal government.

From Slate • Apr. 15, 2026

Some have advocated for a lower-skilled immigrant worker visa program.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

As an immigrant herself — she was born in India and came to the U.S. as a child — this would not be unexpected.

From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026

Our setup was typical of most immigrant families: the mom and dad tried to make ends meet, while the kids took care of each other.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi




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