immigrate
verb
im·mi·grate
ˈi-mə-ˌgrāt 
immigrated; immigrating
: to enter and usually become established
especially
: to come into a country of which one is not a native for permanent residence
: to bring in or send as immigrants
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The former is deaf and immigrated to the U.S. from Poland as a child.
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Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 21 May 2025
Her father, who is from Punjab, India, and immigrated to Britain as a child, was a dancer and choreographer.
—Ilana Kaplan, New York Times, 17 May 2025
Ann’s mother- and father-in-law immigrated from Taiwan and bought the property in 1983.
—Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
Ida’s brother in New York sponsored William Bienstock, who immigrated to the U.S. in June 1939.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2025
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Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 21 May 2025
Her father, who is from Punjab, India, and immigrated to Britain as a child, was a dancer and choreographer.
—Ilana Kaplan, New York Times, 17 May 2025
Ann’s mother- and father-in-law immigrated from Taiwan and bought the property in 1983.
—Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
Ida’s brother in New York sponsored William Bienstock, who immigrated to the U.S. in June 1939.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2025
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“Immigrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/immigrate. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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immigrate
verb
im·mi·grate
ˈim-ə-ˌgrāt
immigrated; immigrating
: to come into a foreign country to live
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