as in immigrant
one that leaves one place to settle in another
we traced our family history back to migrants who came to this country seeking a better life for themselves
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as in migratory
having a way of life that involves moving from one region to another typically on a seasonal basis
migrant laborers picking fruit in an orchard
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Recent Examples of migrant
Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
Clark County has faced scrutiny in recent months due to false claims that were made about Haitian migrants in the area killing pets and eating them.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Ohio received outsized attention this fall after Trump and his running mate, Ohio Sen. JD Vance, amplified false claims about Haitian migrants living in Springfield.
—Abc News, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2024
Trump took credit for nominating the justices that helped overturn Roe, pledged to protect the U.S. economy with tariffs and made false claims about migrants eating people’s pets.
—Chris Megerian, Twin Cities, 4 Nov. 2024
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The sheriff’s office is located in Springfield, Ohio, which garnered national attention after former President Donald Trump made unfounded claims that Haitian migrants in the city are stealing and eating pets during his debate with Vice President Kamala Harris.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
Clark County has faced scrutiny in recent months due to false claims that were made about Haitian migrants in the area killing pets and eating them.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Ohio received outsized attention this fall after Trump and his running mate, Ohio Sen. JD Vance, amplified false claims about Haitian migrants living in Springfield.
—Abc News, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2024
Trump took credit for nominating the justices that helped overturn Roe, pledged to protect the U.S. economy with tariffs and made false claims about migrants eating people’s pets.
—Chris Megerian, Twin Cities, 4 Nov. 2024
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On Thursday, Newsom directed state lawmakers to hold a special session next month to prepare for how to respond to Trump’s agenda, including combating what California Democrats fear will be attacks on reproductive rights, climate measures, health care programs and undocumented immigrants.Ethan Varian, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Trump and Vance amplified a false story that legal Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, were eating pets.Jessie Balmert, The Enquirer, 6 Nov. 2024
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Hector Cordero from Spain won the award with his story about the impact of light and glass on migratory birds.Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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Leopold told of a river meandering toward the Sea of Cortez and creating a verdant paradise for migratory birds and local species including quail and jaguars, a wilderness far removed from the booming American Southwest in image if not in distance.Shaun McKinnon, The Arizona Republic, 28 Oct. 2024
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Renegotiate international refugee rules to provide protections for people displaced by climate change and welcome them to the U.S. Install a climate envoy in every major embassy around the world.Alex Thompson, Axios, 3 Nov. 2024
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If the refugees’ needs continue to go unmet, Hezbollah could lose support.Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 31 Oct. 2024
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Attacks by settlers on Palestinians and their property have increased sharply since the start of the Gaza conflict.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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The land was stolen by Spanish settlers, becoming part of Mexico and then the United States.Dan Sheehan, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2024
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Prospective emigrants must navigate extensive background checks, provide proof of wealth origin, and demonstrate significant liquid assets beyond their investment commitments.David Faris, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
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By September 2, the troops were camped along the North Platte near a place called Ash Hollow, a popular stopping point for westward-traveling emigrants on the Oregon Trail.Tim Madigan, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Oct. 2024
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“Migrant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/migrant. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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