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Recent Examples of evacuation
Above all else, avoid the stupid mistakes that lead to injury, illness, and evacuation from the game.
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Kristen Geil, Outside, 24 Feb. 2026
Residents are asked to be vigilant and be prepared for a possible evacuation.
—Jose Fabian, CBS News, 24 Feb. 2026
Follow evacuation instructions without delay.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 24 Feb. 2026
The derailment of 25 cars on a Canadian National Railway freight train in Matteson in June 2024 led to the evacuation of the village’s historic Main Street.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
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Kristen Geil, Outside, 24 Feb. 2026
Residents are asked to be vigilant and be prepared for a possible evacuation.
—Jose Fabian, CBS News, 24 Feb. 2026
Follow evacuation instructions without delay.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 24 Feb. 2026
The derailment of 25 cars on a Canadian National Railway freight train in Matteson in June 2024 led to the evacuation of the village’s historic Main Street.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for evacuation
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But firing Altman led to threats of a mass exodus of employees – an untenable situation that could have led to the destruction of the company.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
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That spurred Notre Dame to leave the group, followed by a steady exodus by the conferences, which led to the system that is in place today in which all the leagues parcel out their own media rights, mostly to ESPN, CBS, Fox and NBC.—
Eddie Pells,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2026
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Instead, many of them came to see their new and unexpected troubles as the result of the mass emigration of Eastern European Jews which was just getting under way.—
Nicholas Lemann,
New Yorker,
21 Feb. 2026
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Even after jail, emigration, and peaceful living, in total isolation, this label has persisted.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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But since the Taliban’s ultimate victory in that war following the chaotic US withdrawal and their return to power in Kabul, Pakistan has faced a surge in Islamist violence.—
Sophia Saifi,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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While savers will have to forego access to their funds to earn this return (or risk having to pay an early withdrawal fee), that sacrifice could be worth it in exchange for the $500, especially knowing that this interest will be readily available for holiday shopping.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
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Vine Street Sessions, hosted by Janelle Rockwell, is a recurring series designed to highlight different parts of the African diaspora musically, with each week centered around a distinct theme.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
27 Feb. 2026
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Collecting art, like clothes, is her way of exploring the diaspora.—
Tyler Matthew Oyer
Feb. 27,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2026
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After retirement, Brown flew commercial cargo aircraft before joining two US defense contractors to work as an instructor in flight simulators training US pilots to fly the US F-35 stealth fighter and A-10 attack jet, the statement said.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
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In his mind, Spurs’ determination to operate with one of the top flight’s strictest wage structures would quickly catch up with them in a hyper-competitive league, where more clubs could dream of European football.—
Dan Kilpatrick,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2026
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When the fund is depleted, Social Security recipients could see an average 28% cut to monthly retirement and survivor benefits, the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget (CRFB) said.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
28 Feb. 2026
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The American labor force is shrinking and increasingly responsible for bankrolling the largest and wealthiest generation to ever age into retirement.—
Tiana Lowe Doescher,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
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These are the 2026 contestants whose departures were highlighted in the episode (plus the recognizable faces USA TODAY spotted).—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
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Parking is just a block away, which makes arrival and departure even more straightforward.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 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 2 Mar. 2026.
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