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Recent Examples of emigration
By 1850, the Great Famine had not only reduced the population through starvation and emigration but also accelerated the advance of English across Ireland’s midlands, as far as Sligo on the west coast.
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Big Think, 4 May 2026
The country saw a wave of emigration – and a serious brain drain – in the wake of a partial military mobilization that was announced in September 2022.
—Nathan Hodge, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent waves of emigration of younger Cubans have left many older adults alone to fend for themselves under the direst conditions.
—Sarah Moreno
updated April 29, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
Since then, emigration has spiked, particularly among young families and more liberal Israelis who have felt alienated by years of war and the country’s internal political fights.
—Deborah Danan, Sun Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
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Big Think, 4 May 2026
The country saw a wave of emigration – and a serious brain drain – in the wake of a partial military mobilization that was announced in September 2022.
—Nathan Hodge, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent waves of emigration of younger Cubans have left many older adults alone to fend for themselves under the direst conditions.
—Sarah Moreno
updated April 29, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
Since then, emigration has spiked, particularly among young families and more liberal Israelis who have felt alienated by years of war and the country’s internal political fights.
—Deborah Danan, Sun Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emigration
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Miami-Dade lost roughly 10,000 residents last year, new Census estimates show, and experts warn the exodus skews young.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
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Now, two members of the Kansas Congressional delegation are teaming up on a plan to prevent a repeat of the mass exodus that led to the temporary closure of several county-level USDA offices where farmers and ranchers could consult with experts on federal programs, farm loans and crop insurance.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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The Brazilian diaspora, once-upon-a-time centered in midtown's Little Brazil, now has a wide footprint in the city.—
Megan Spurrell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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One person invoked the sporting rivalries of the Cold War as a reminder of soccer’s capacity to transcend conflict, yet acknowledged that the wounds of the January protests remained too raw for many in the diaspora to set aside.—
Shirvin Zeinalzadeh,
The Conversation,
11 June 2026
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The fire prompted an evacuation order for homes near the Pico Canyon Elementary School area, while evacuation warnings were issued for homes in the area of Sagecrest Circle and Chicory Court, according to authorities.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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The card was recently overhauled and now offers emergency evacuation and transportation coverage, as well — among other additions and a 100,000-point welcome bonus (earned after spending $5,000 within the first three months).—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
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Authorities said Carpiuc was arrested on May 17 in the departure lounge at Luton Airport moments before boarding a flight to Romania.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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For arrival and departure, the drive from Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN) ranges between 40 minutes to one hour.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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Afif has hit the double-figure totals in goals in seven of his eight seasons in the Qatari league, while Al-Haydos came out of retirement to play one last time for the national team.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
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In a recent conversation with Peter Diamandis, an entrepreneur and executive chairman of the XPrize Foundation, Musk fleshed out his moonshot visions for the future, which have previously included work being completely optional and retirement becoming inapplicable.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
12 June 2026
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“Emigration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emigration. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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