asylum
Example Sentences
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Grandi meanwhile lamented a "race to the bottom" in terms of countries tightening laws and practices to keep asylum seekers and refugees out.
From Barron's
The judges in San Francisco’s Immigration Court have historically had higher asylum approval rates than the national average.
From Los Angeles Times
These visa measures came as part of a package of reforms Mahmood announced in November seeking to tighten up Britain's asylum rules.
From Barron's
Ministers say the DRC has not made changes required under the toughening up of the UK's asylum rules announced in November.
From BBC
Assad fled to Russia, an ally of his regime, where he and his family have been given asylum.
From BBC
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