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Recent Examples of embarkation
For many cruisers, flying in the day before embarkation is a wise precaution.
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David Nikel, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Tell us about the crew In classic small-ship style, the crew knows your name within a day of embarkation and your habits within two.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 June 2026
Full cancellations are rare and reserved for situations where a storm affects the embarkation port or makes sailing unsafe.
—Linnea Bailey, Southern Living, 9 June 2026
The ship will offer Bermuda itineraries through late August, followed by Canada and New England cruises (with embarkation options in both Philadelphia and Quebec City).
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 1 May 2026
Cruise ships don't wait for all guests to be on board before leaving port, and missing embarkation is the fastest way to ruin any vacation.
—Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2026
David Nikel, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Tell us about the crew In classic small-ship style, the crew knows your name within a day of embarkation and your habits within two.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 June 2026
Full cancellations are rare and reserved for situations where a storm affects the embarkation port or makes sailing unsafe.
—Linnea Bailey, Southern Living, 9 June 2026
The ship will offer Bermuda itineraries through late August, followed by Canada and New England cruises (with embarkation options in both Philadelphia and Quebec City).
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 1 May 2026
Cruise ships don't wait for all guests to be on board before leaving port, and missing embarkation is the fastest way to ruin any vacation.
—Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embarkation
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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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RiosAcuña claims crew members had a surprising message upon disembarkation.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
26 May 2026
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The prefect of Nouvelle-Aquitaine region and Gironde department, Étienne Guyot, suspended disembarkation from the Ambition and restricted the vessel’s interactions with the port of Bordeaux.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 May 2026
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These losses were concentrated in the older industrial towns of the Monongahela, Allegheny and Ohio river valleys, where natural population decline, limited housing investment and decades of emigration continue to occur.—
Christopher Briem,
The Conversation,
12 June 2026
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While fewer women in Ukraine are giving birth overall due to displacement, emigration and other factors during the war, a growing share of births are premature, according to data from the United Nations and recent scientific studies.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 June 2026
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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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In a news release Wednesday, Kansas City Public Information Officer Jackson Overstreet said three charter flights full of Curaçao fans will begin to arrive at Kansas City International Airport on Thursday.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
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The Federal Aviation Administration prohibits all aircraft operations, including drone flights, within a 3-nautical-mile radius and up to 3,000 feet above ground level around certain stadiums hosting World Cup matches.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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“Embarkation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embarkation. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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