immigrant

Example Sentences

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As an immigrant, especially being Asian-American and the “model minority,” I understand her guidance as we grew up: Do things that are safe, make straight A’s, get into college.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

“I’m not seeing that solidarity happen enough,” he said, referring to the relationship between the city’s Black churches and the largely Latino immigrant community.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

"This ancient immigrant gives us an unprecedented look at conditions in the early universe," said Ji.

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

Sergei, a Russian immigrant, and Tszman Chan, from Hong Kong had not only revived the tradition, but persuaded artists from across the world to come to the most north westerly of the Orkney islands.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

Run by the Jesuits, it had a reputation for helping immigrant and working- class kids through the hurdles of college.

From "Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho" by Jon Katz