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Recent Examples of evacuation
Millions of Los Angeles County residents faced flash flood warnings as rain pounded the region and people in some areas scarred by last year’s devastating wildfires were under an evacuation warning through Tuesday because of the potential for mud and debris flows.
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ABC News, 16 Feb. 2026
If local authorities issue an evacuation order, heed it promptly.
—Southern California Weather Report, Daily News, 16 Feb. 2026
Castaways first battle the elements when a second cyclone forces an evacuation and a pause to the game.
—Christopher Kuhagen, jsonline.com, 16 Feb. 2026
The bill requires sites with cabins or sleeping quarters located within a 100-year floodplain to have an evacuation plan in place, as well as escape ladders.
—Gretchen Butwid, Austin American Statesman, 10 Feb. 2026
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ABC News, 16 Feb. 2026
If local authorities issue an evacuation order, heed it promptly.
—Southern California Weather Report, Daily News, 16 Feb. 2026
Castaways first battle the elements when a second cyclone forces an evacuation and a pause to the game.
—Christopher Kuhagen, jsonline.com, 16 Feb. 2026
The bill requires sites with cabins or sleeping quarters located within a 100-year floodplain to have an evacuation plan in place, as well as escape ladders.
—Gretchen Butwid, Austin American Statesman, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for evacuation
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History of Passover holiday Passover is a holiday in the Jewish faith celebrating the ancient Hebrews' exodus from slavery out of Egypt.—
Seth Jacobson,
wickedlocal.com,
19 Feb. 2026
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However, a mass exodus of a number of the state’s billionaires — more than 200 people — would have a notable effect on state revenue, regardless.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Even so, petroleum was still a lifeline for a nation mired in more than a decade of economic, political and social tumult marked by mass emigration, hyperinflation and a near-ubiquitous sense of despair.—
Mery Mogollón,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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Authoritarian states have learned to insulate themselves from diaspora pressure while simultaneously using emigration as a safety valve, turning potential dissidents into remittance-senders – as Cuba did by abolishing exit visas in 2013.—
Michael Paarlberg,
The Conversation,
12 Feb. 2026
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Suburban leaders indicated the mix of power sharing and new money could be enough to persuade the likes of Plano and Irving to scrap looming withdrawal elections in the nick of time, with just days before some counties finalize May ballots.—
Lilly Kersh,
Dallas Morning News,
14 Feb. 2026
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It’s now led to one major withdrawal from Berlin, a typically highly political festival, with news that celebrated Indian author Arundhati Roy has pulled out.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
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Some are rooted in tradition, while others are inspired by Asian foodways throughout the diaspora.—
Phoebe Fry,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Feb. 2026
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As protest and military action raised the prospect of regime change in Iran and Venezuela, the voices of both countries’ diasporas were heard loud and clear through the media of their host nations.—
Michael Paarlberg,
The Conversation,
12 Feb. 2026
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The flight departed again and arrived in Atlanta about 90 minutes behind schedule, said Delta, which didn't go into specifics about the passenger's behavior.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Feb. 2026
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The Canadian carrier will operate the flight five times per week year-round, starting May 21, on Embraer E195-E2 aircraft.—
Alex Driggars,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Feb. 2026
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From there, each piece is put into storage or, upon final retirement, donated to local schools’ theatre departments or dance studios.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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Roth conversions are asset transfers from a pre-tax retirement account such as a traditional IRA or 401(k) into a Roth IRA.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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If your departure gate is further afield, take the airport train to the second business class lounge, the lush 7,950-square-foot Al Mourjan The Garden.—
Rachel Morris,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Feb. 2026
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Consider this departure the pop star’s Jenny Humphrey period.—
Calin Van Paris,
InStyle,
16 Feb. 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 20 Feb. 2026.
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