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Recent Examples of evacuation
Fires have consumed nearly 8,500 hectares (21,000 acres) in the two regions so far, endangering multiple communities in the region, leading authorities to declare evacuation orders.
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Reuters, CNN Money, 18 Jan. 2026
This directly contributed to fire spread and impeded firefighting and evacuation efforts.
—Tony Saavedra, Daily News, 17 Jan. 2026
There’s no record that officials issued an evacuation order after the leak.
—Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 16 Jan. 2026
As Artemis 2 preparations proceed, NASA is also gearing up for the launch of SpaceX's Crew-12 mission to the International Space Station (ISS), after cutting Crew-11 short and bringing its four astronauts home early in the agency's first-ever medical evacuation from space.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 16 Jan. 2026
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Reuters, CNN Money, 18 Jan. 2026
This directly contributed to fire spread and impeded firefighting and evacuation efforts.
—Tony Saavedra, Daily News, 17 Jan. 2026
There’s no record that officials issued an evacuation order after the leak.
—Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 16 Jan. 2026
As Artemis 2 preparations proceed, NASA is also gearing up for the launch of SpaceX's Crew-12 mission to the International Space Station (ISS), after cutting Crew-11 short and bringing its four astronauts home early in the agency's first-ever medical evacuation from space.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 16 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for evacuation
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The exodus of film and TV production from California is a real and painful thing.—
Todd Longwell,
Variety,
22 Jan. 2026
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The mass exodus of Baby Boomers, coupled with widespread instructor burnout, are just two significant reasons Morris cites for the profound classroom shift.—
Michael Ashley,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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John Polga-Hecimovich, a Latin America expert at the United States Naval Academy, said emigration from Venezuela to neighboring countries in recent years has colored many people’s views of leftist politics in general and Chavismo in particular.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Jan. 2026
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Those conditions contributed to waves of emigration, including countless refugees, as well as some members of transnational gangs.—
Aaron Coy Moulton,
The Conversation,
15 Jan. 2026
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At the time, the tech industry warned that this new regulation would drive companies overseas, accelerating the mass withdrawal of capital from an already moribund tech sector and start-up ecosystem.—
Walter Russell Mead,
The Atlantic,
24 Jan. 2026
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Because the rulebook contains no penalty or safeguard for late withdrawals that alter points distribution, the IIU dismissed the complaint.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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The Venezuelan diaspora has become a lifeline for their families back home.—
Jhasua Razo,
CNN Money,
24 Jan. 2026
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These films not only dominated the domestic market but also found significant audiences in the Indian diaspora, helping to expand Bollywood’s global footprint.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
24 Jan. 2026
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Sitting about 600 miles off the coast of Morocco, Madeira has seen visitor numbers climb sharply in recent years, helped by direct flights from the east coast on United Airlines.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Court documents contained no explanation of why, in an industry focused on flight and airport safety, the airlines would not have recognized the credentials as invalid.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
22 Jan. 2026
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Additionally, try to get the last three years of your tax returns and current statements on your investment and retirement accounts as well as any credit cards, auto loans, or mortgages.—
Heather L. Locus,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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But now, in his second retirement stint, Rivers is reportedly interviewing for the vacant Buffalo Bills coaching job.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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However, the consistent arctic air masses have driven our actual average down to just 15 degrees, a full 10-degree departure from the norm.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Also on Saturday, airlines cancelled 35 departures (83%) from Northwest Arkansas National Airport and 34 arrivals (89%).—
Anne Li,
Arkansas Online,
27 Jan. 2026
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Of the 186 clients who were in the exiting employees’ rosters, 179 stayed with the agency, according to the complaint, which notes more than 150 clients are represented by both Range and CAA.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Nov. 2025
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If exiting isn't possible, officials said the vehicle will pull off and stop on the shoulder of the freeway.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
13 Nov. 2025
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“Evacuation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evacuation. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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