emigrating

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Emigrating to the Netherlands, he studied astronomy — a personal fascination — at the University of Amsterdam and acting at the Dutch National Theater.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 22, 2021

Emigrating to America, István changed his name to Steven Faludi, married Susan’s mother, and assumed the highly conventional role of a midcentury American husband, father, and breadwinner.

From Slate • Jun. 10, 2016

Emigrating to England in 1949, he wrote, acted and began directing children’s shows.

From New York Times • Dec. 23, 2011

Emigrating was hard enough without that added burden.

From The New Yorker • Aug. 2, 2010

Emigrating to India in 1782, he became joint proprietor of a newspaper in Calcutta, and there he died.

From The Glories of Ireland by Lennox, P. J.