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citizenship

[sit-uh-zuhn-ship, -suhn-] / ˈsɪt ə zənˌʃɪp, -sən- /




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My dad and so many of my loved ones came to this country without papers before attaining citizenship.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026

The spouses and children of applicants can also secure citizenship, in exchange for a contribution of $100,000 to the Treasury, or $25,000 if they are under 18 years of age.

From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026

South Korean authorities banned him from the country after he renounced his citizenship and became a US national shortly before he was due to serve in the military.

From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026

Mr. Hilton relinquished his British citizenship in 2021, becoming American.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026

“I’m sorry I said anything about your citizenship test to Baba,” I offer.

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan




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