foreign-born
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of foreign-born
An Americanism dating back to 1855–60
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Consider the foreign-born who joined the Gold Rush, the Chinese railroad workers, and still and always the Latino population along the long, wide international border.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
The U.S., where immigration had largely been permitted since the Revolution, began to shift to more-restrictive immigration policies in the late 19th century as the share of foreign-born Americans passed 14%.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026
Six of the 26 players on the team, which will face Belgium in a World Cup elimination game Monday, are foreign-born.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 4, 2026
Among foreign-born players representing 2026 co-hosts the United States is Antonee Robinson, who was born in Milton Keynes in England but qualified for the US team through his father.
From BBC ● Jun. 23, 2026
In 1960, a full 75 percent of the foreign-born population residing in the United States was from Europe.
From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler
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