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

"This ancient immigrant gives us an unprecedented look at conditions in the early universe," said Ji.

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

“When the sisters ran an orphanage here, some children would sing themselves to sleep, often in their native language, as many were immigrant children.”

From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool