evacuation

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Recent Examples of evacuation In recent days, the U.S. began pulling some diplomats from Iraq’s capital and offering voluntary evacuations for the families of U.S. troops in the wider Middle East. Christopher Bodeen, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2025 As the evacuation process progresses slowly, Hayman — like many others — are still trying to find a way out of Israel. Zeena Saifi, CNN Money, 21 June 2025 American diplomats and their family members were being offered military evacuations from Israel, while the military began moving aircraft and ships to the region. Anne Flaherty, ABC News, 21 June 2025 On Wednesday, the State Department and U.S. military directed a voluntary evacuation of nonessential personnel and their families from some U.S. diplomatic outposts in the Middle East. Arkansas Online, 14 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for evacuation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evacuation
Noun
  • Kalen DeBoer truly did outstanding work in keeping things together especially with the exodus of players following Nick Saban’s retirement.
    Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
  • While passing the funding and implementing the program amendments is a powerful first step toward a solution, bringing California’s production industry back from the brink after years of exodus is a collaborative effort.
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 24 June 2025
Noun
  • Canada's departure tax treats emigration as a deemed disposition of assets, potentially triggering substantial capital gains taxes.
    Jeremy Savory, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
  • In multiple other regions, Africa and Europe, the Jewish population fell substantially, largely reflecting widespread emigration.
    Grace Gilson, Sun Sentinel, 9 June 2025
Noun
  • There are prescribed baths with kosher salt or vinegar, and a general withdrawal from technology.
    Ellen O'Connell Whittet June 25, Literary Hub, 25 June 2025
  • According to a legislative staff analysis, $11.2 billion would remain in the rainy day fund after withdrawals and the Special Fund for Economic Uncertainties would hold $4.5 billion.
    Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 25 June 2025
Noun
  • Yeah, and there is also the Jewish Russian diaspora, and the Jewish population within Russia.
    Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 24 June 2025
  • The story of the Wandering Jew lurks and floats through Bloom’s thoughts: diaspora.
    Benjamin Hale June 23, Literary Hub, 23 June 2025
Noun
  • Additionally, LaGuardia Airport was seeing delays of up to three hours, with the FAA implementing a Traffic Management Program for incoming flights.
    Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2025
  • The plot splits the team up, with Riker (Jonathan Frakes) leading efforts to ensure the flight goes off without a hitch.
    Chris Snellgrove, EW.com, 30 June 2025
Noun
  • Along with the 1-800 wait time information, the Social Security metrics page also included processing time for retirement, survivor, and Medicare benefits.
    Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 27 June 2025
  • Welch spent his retirement in glory; Kozlowski spent six years in jail.
    Eli Amdur, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
Noun
  • Despite his longevity, Antonio’s impending departure is the best move for both parties, with head coach Graham Potter aiming to kickstart a new era in 2025-26.
    Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 27 June 2025
  • Neither Stevens nor Christopher are listed on the Heat’s roster for summer league, likely indicating their departures.
    Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 27 June 2025

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