naturalizing
- present participle of naturalize.
Example Sentences
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That proposal to introduce something like an essay, I can’t see doing anything but trying to raise the level of intimidation and an effort to discourage people from naturalizing when they might otherwise be eligible.
From Slate ● Sep. 16, 2025
According to Global Overseas Adoptees’ Link, the group that assisted me in my reinstatement process, adoption agencies actively discouraged adoptive parents from maintaining Korean citizenship for their children while naturalizing them in their new countries.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 3, 2022
Nearly six years since entering its embassy, Ecuador recently ramped-up efforts to secure Mr. Assange’s exit, including naturalizing him late last year after London refused Quito’s request to grant him diplomatic status.
From Washington Times ● Feb. 23, 2018
Many here point to France and the United States as examples of countries that have benefited from naturalizing athletes who were born abroad.
From New York Times ● Oct. 9, 2017
With his firm grasp upon reality, Boiardo succeeded in naturalizing these classic fancies.
From Renaissance in Italy: Italian Literature Part 1 (of 2) by Symonds, John Addington
