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 Carollo family immigrated to the U.S. from Sicily in 1972.
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Bryan Lowry, Kansas City Star, 2 Jan. 2025
Weiser immigrated to the United States after his mother and grandmother were liberated from a Nazi concentration camp during World War II.
—Alayna Alvarez, Axios, 2 Jan. 2025
Born in Brazil to parents who immigrated from South Korea, Paek is a culinary enthusiast and influencer whose distinctive videos pair quick cuts of him preparing a dish to the tune of a pop song, timing his percussive chops, splashes and movements to the steps of the recipe.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 27 Dec. 2024
Born in Europe, Lora spent her early childhood in a former communist state and immigrated to the US as a young adult.
—Forbes Partner Releases, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Bryan Lowry, Kansas City Star, 2 Jan. 2025
Weiser immigrated to the United States after his mother and grandmother were liberated from a Nazi concentration camp during World War II.
—Alayna Alvarez, Axios, 2 Jan. 2025
Born in Brazil to parents who immigrated from South Korea, Paek is a culinary enthusiast and influencer whose distinctive videos pair quick cuts of him preparing a dish to the tune of a pop song, timing his percussive chops, splashes and movements to the steps of the recipe.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 27 Dec. 2024
Born in Europe, Lora spent her early childhood in a former communist state and immigrated to the US as a young adult.
—Forbes Partner Releases, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Immigrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/immigrate. Accessed 18 Jan. 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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