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Recent Examples of evacuation
But on March 4, hours before the evacuation was announced, the Russians started shelling the depot.
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James Verini, The Atlantic, 12 May 2026
Before her evacuation, she was assessed by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control and the Spanish foreign health service, the Spanish health minister, Javier Padilla Bernáldez, said on Monday, according to The Guardian.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
Twelve people aboard the plane were injured in the incident as a result of the evacuation, officials said.
—Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 12 May 2026
On May 11, officials in Maricopa County initially issued an alert for nearby residents to be ready for evacuation.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 12 May 2026
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James Verini, The Atlantic, 12 May 2026
Before her evacuation, she was assessed by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control and the Spanish foreign health service, the Spanish health minister, Javier Padilla Bernáldez, said on Monday, according to The Guardian.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
Twelve people aboard the plane were injured in the incident as a result of the evacuation, officials said.
—Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 12 May 2026
On May 11, officials in Maricopa County initially issued an alert for nearby residents to be ready for evacuation.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 12 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for evacuation
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Founder Casey Wasserman made the surprise move to put his namesake firm up for sale in February, following an artist exodus after his 2003 correspondence with Ghislaine Maxwell surfaced in the Department of Justice’s Jeffrey Epstein documents.—
Erik Hayden,
HollywoodReporter,
6 May 2026
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Republicans Hilton and Bianco were characteristically blunt, blaming Democrats for the state’s high costs, the homeless crisis and a continuing exodus of residents.—
Ben Paviour
May 6,
Sacbee.com,
6 May 2026
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There’s lots of emigration because there are no jobs.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
7 May 2026
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But there’s no such thing as legal emigration to Gilead.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
6 May 2026
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Investigators also learned that, at the time Prindle was discovered dead, a card in her name was still being used to make payments on an active utilities account, and English-Wheat used the same card to make at least four withdrawals in October 2025, police said.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
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And withdrawal from 7-OH can last significantly longer than traditional opioid withdrawal — up to three months — a factor that complicates treatment and increases the risk of relapse, according to the International Society of Substance Use Professionals.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
8 May 2026
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Los Angeles is home to the largest Armenian diaspora population outside of Armenia; our Armenian-run restaurants embody the breadth of the community’s culinary prowess and the depth of experiences.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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Americana is exotic, and violent rupture is more common, especially as tied to immigrant experience and diaspora.—
Sarah Moroz,
Literary Hub,
7 May 2026
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The flight had departed from Marsh Harbour Airport and was headed to Grand Bahama International Airport, according to the FAA.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
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More Americans are hitting the road, boarding flights and taking cruises this Memorial Day, according to AAA.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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This is driven, in part, by a mass exodus of nurses reaching retirement age.—
Nicholas A. Giordano,
STAT,
8 May 2026
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Fidelity’s guidance on finances after divorce warns that neglecting to update beneficiaries on bank and retirement accounts and life insurance policies is a common error, and that those designations can supersede wills and trusts.—
Rebecca L. Palmer,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 May 2026
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Many guests are juggling packed itineraries—pyramid visits, museum stops, Nile cruise transfers—and the staff are well practiced at coordinating drivers, guides, and early departures.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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The family of former WSL head coach Matt Beard raised concerns that his employment and departure from Burnley Football Club contributed to the decline in mental health, and ultimately, his death.—
Melanie Anzidei,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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Moving to safety in the water and exiting.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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The Musical) will return to Broadway this June to succeed the exiting Lea Michele in Broadway’s Chess musical revival.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Evacuation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evacuation. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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