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native

[ney-tiv] / ˈneɪ tɪv /




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Dave is a Pennsylvania native who studied visual journalism and political science at Penn State University.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026

A native of Princeton, Ill., a city of about 8,000 people, Rowe’s job included easing tensions between China and the U.S. farmer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026

Previously students could study most of the curriculum in their native language including Tibetan, Uyghur or Mongolian.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026

"It has brought me immense fulfillment through three successful businesses that provide me with freedom, income and happiness," Barreto, a native of Venezuela who has lived in Florida for 15 years, told AFP.

From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026

In Cleveland, the city that claimed Garfield as its native son, cannons were fired once an hour throughout the night.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow




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