immigrant

Example Sentences

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As an immigrant, especially being Asian-American and the “model minority,” I understand her guidance as we grew up: Do things that are safe, make straight A’s, get into college.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

“I’m not seeing that solidarity happen enough,” he said, referring to the relationship between the city’s Black churches and the largely Latino immigrant community.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

Because of its origin and age, Ji described it as an "ancient immigrant."

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

Beyond intermarriages, Black residents in California are also likely to have immigrant friends or neighbors, she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

She would defy them and get a job anyway because, like me, she suffered from immigrant child guilt complex.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi