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Recent Examples of emigration
Local culture is infused with goodbyes, says archivist Seonaid McDonald, who helped curate an exhibit at Lews Castle about emigration from the island.
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Lauren Frayer, NPR, 14 Sep. 2025
These programs have been brought in against a background of increasing emigration out of New Zealand.
—Alex Ledsom, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The removal of 290,000 immigrants and the emigration of 30,000 people is expected to occur between 2026 and 2030.
—Tobias Burns, The Hill, 10 Sep. 2025
Nikola’s children leave the country to find work in Germany — this new rural-to-urban migration encourages emigration outright.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 29 Aug. 2025
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Lauren Frayer, NPR, 14 Sep. 2025
These programs have been brought in against a background of increasing emigration out of New Zealand.
—Alex Ledsom, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The removal of 290,000 immigrants and the emigration of 30,000 people is expected to occur between 2026 and 2030.
—Tobias Burns, The Hill, 10 Sep. 2025
Nikola’s children leave the country to find work in Germany — this new rural-to-urban migration encourages emigration outright.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 29 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emigration
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Business leaders say that such policies risk accelerating an exodus of companies, diminishing the city’s commercial tax base, and ultimately affecting services and jobs essential to millions of New Yorkers.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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For enslaved people, the Revolution was a fierce campaign to stage the largest exodus out of bondage since biblical times.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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Local artist Talita Swarts is a walking encyclopedia of the African diaspora; guests can take a VIP tour with her through everything from the building’s architecture—the shape of the main atrium was built to mimic a single corn kernel—to individual exhibition pieces.—
Emily Baldwin,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
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Mamdani’s victory places him at the forefront of a global cohort of diaspora leaders who have shattered political ceilings in recent years.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Set in contemporary London, Fuze unfolds after an unexploded World War II bomb is unearthed at a busy construction site, forcing a massive citywide evacuation.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025
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During the 1993 Topanga Canyon fire, neighbor Sean Penn lost his home, and Madigan remembers the harrowing evacuation with her then 9-year-old, Lily.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Nov. 2025
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Travelers who are planning to fly over the next week are encouraged to check the flight status before leaving home, arrive early for longer than usual security lines, and consider backup options before the departure day.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Nov. 2025
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Her departure adds to a growing list of Democrats, including former House speaker Nancy Pelosi who plan to retire after this term.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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Outside of the coach, his wife and his successor, Frank Solich, no one knew of Osborne’s impending retirement.—
The Athletic College Football Staff,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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America’s retirement outlook is getting brighter.—
Fiona Greig,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Emigration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emigration. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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