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as in to adopt
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as in to adapt
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Recent Examples of naturalize
Lawful permanent residents and naturalized citizens traditionally have the most protections.
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Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 29 Apr. 2025
Alvarado’s husband, Nixon Moran, 44, who was born in El Salvador, had been naturalized on March 19 after more than a decade of driving back and forth to long citizenship interviews.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 26 Apr. 2025
And deporting someone who retains their citizenship, whether naturalized or born in the United States, is plainly forbidden under existing law.
—Nik Popli, Time, 15 Apr. 2025
If Trump were to attempt to strip citizenship from people who were naturalized lawfully, legal experts say it would almost certainly be struck down as unconstitutional.
—Nik Popli, Time, 15 Apr. 2025
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Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 29 Apr. 2025
Alvarado’s husband, Nixon Moran, 44, who was born in El Salvador, had been naturalized on March 19 after more than a decade of driving back and forth to long citizenship interviews.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 26 Apr. 2025
And deporting someone who retains their citizenship, whether naturalized or born in the United States, is plainly forbidden under existing law.
—Nik Popli, Time, 15 Apr. 2025
If Trump were to attempt to strip citizenship from people who were naturalized lawfully, legal experts say it would almost certainly be struck down as unconstitutional.
—Nik Popli, Time, 15 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for naturalize
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In 1985, the Ohio Legislature adopted it as the official state rock song.—
Neil Vigdor,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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But some hotel chains and cities in the Charlotte region have started adopting policies to curb people from staying at hotels long-term.—
Jeff A. Chamer,
Charlotte Observer,
27 May 2025
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But how exactly should an investment strategy adapt as risk tolerance evolves? Risk Tolerance And Age: Emotions And Investing There is no one-size-fits-all strategy based purely on age.—
Wes Moss,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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The Prom Queen, meanwhile, is adapted from Stine's 1992 book of the same name, which was the 15th installment in the original Fear Street series.—
Jen Juneau,
People.com,
21 May 2025
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Campania, in southeastern Italy, had grape seeds that were more domesticated and found in the Grotta di Pertosa caves.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
23 Apr. 2025
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What’s clear is that once domesticated, cats spread quickly — likely aided by Roman expansion — and now enjoy global popularity, with nearly a billion living among us.—
Jenny Lehmann,
Discover Magazine,
14 Apr. 2025
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That's starting with support for Gmail, which allows AI Mode to adjust based on things like booking emails and online purchase receipts.—
Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
21 May 2025
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While some tariffs have been paused or adjusted since early April, many remain in effect.—
Catherine Muccigrosso,
Charlotte Observer,
21 May 2025
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Students and their parents cannot borrow more than $200,000 in total—including both undergraduate and graduate loans—under the bill, with those limits set to take effect in July 2026.—
Alison Durkee,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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However, Macdonald can borrow from the way the coaching staff found a role that accentuated Chancellor’s strengths and hid his weaknesses.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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Related Stories But many in the business community are skeptical about what the EPR bills will mean for California’s businesses, many of which are not accustomed to the burden of these responsibilities or equipped to comply with the new laws.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
27 May 2025
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Some investors that are close to the Trump administration or accustomed to working in sanctioned economies may not be deterred.—
Natasha Hall,
Foreign Affairs,
27 May 2025
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The positives drawn from that conversation have already helped the entire receiver room assimilate with its new piece.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 May 2025
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Instead, using money set aside for tribes, the government shunted Native children into schools where they were beaten, abused and forced to assimilate.—
Jack Healy,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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The event commenced with practice matches, allowing teams to familiarize themselves with the event and their competitors while refining their strategies and implementing last-minute improvements to their robots.—
Claire Lin And Kyle Vu,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 May 2025
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After finding a favorite virtual studio, Lewitt recommends users spend time there and familiarize themselves with its characteristics just as would happen in a real studio.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Naturalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/naturalize. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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