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Recent Examples of emigration
The most significant factor is the massive emigration of younger generations.
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Tyler Carmona, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
Fullerton resident Roya Saberzadeh tells a frustrating tale of her emigration to the United States from her native Tehran in 1989.
—Judy Bart Kancigor, Oc Register, 26 Feb. 2026
Instead, many of them came to see their new and unexpected troubles as the result of the mass emigration of Eastern European Jews which was just getting under way.
—Nicholas Lemann, New Yorker, 21 Feb. 2026
Even after jail, emigration, and peaceful living, in total isolation, this label has persisted.
—William Jones, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
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Tyler Carmona, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
Fullerton resident Roya Saberzadeh tells a frustrating tale of her emigration to the United States from her native Tehran in 1989.
—Judy Bart Kancigor, Oc Register, 26 Feb. 2026
Instead, many of them came to see their new and unexpected troubles as the result of the mass emigration of Eastern European Jews which was just getting under way.
—Nicholas Lemann, New Yorker, 21 Feb. 2026
Even after jail, emigration, and peaceful living, in total isolation, this label has persisted.
—William Jones, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emigration
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But a few schools have clearly been hit hardest early, with several prominent programs experiencing a mass exodus of talent.—
Brendan Marks,
New York Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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Industry consolidation and the exodus of film production work overseas took center stage Tuesday at the CinemaCon trade convention in Las Vegas.—
Samantha Masunaga,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2026
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Pongal is also celebrated by the Tamil diaspora in various other regions of southern India and around the world.—
Tamanna Nangia,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
10 Apr. 2026
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The Jewish diaspora is diverse in opinion on these matters and should not be flattened.—
Delia Ramirez,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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Iwate and three other northern prefectures issued non-binding evacuation advisories to more than 128,000 residents, according to the disaster management agency.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
20 Apr. 2026
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No evacuation orders are currently in place for the affected areas.—
Connor Sturges,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Apr. 2026
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While many departures could be precautionary rather than permanent, the figures point to a rupture in what had been a steady migration from Britain to the Gulf.—
Emma Graham,Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
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Chavez-DeRemer’s departure came as several controversies were surrounding her, her office and her family members.—
Jared Gans,
The Hill,
21 Apr. 2026
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Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara announced their retirement from figure skating on Friday, two months after winning the Olympic gold medal with a record-breaking skate.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Speculation about possible retirements tends to arise as the court approaches the end of its term.—
Jan Crawford,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Emigration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emigration. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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