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Example Sentences
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The 25-year-old Braathen was born in Oslo to a Norwegian father and Brazilian mother, but spent time in South America as a child after his parents separated.
From Barron's
Earlier in the week, police said Van Rootselaar, who was born biologically male and transitioned to female six years ago, had a history of mental health struggles and was previously admitted for psychiatric evaluation.
From BBC
They have a lot in common: both are young women of American-Chinese heritage who were born and raised in the US.
From BBC
I was born in this country but of Nigerian descent, and I think it's ridiculous to say that Great Britain has been colonised by immigrants, because that is so far from the truth.
From Barron's
When the U.S.-born star opted in 2019 to compete for her mother’s home country of China, sponsors flocked to her camera-ready charisma—and for her access to one of the world’s largest markets.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
