fugitives

Definition of fugitivesnext
plural of fugitive
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refugees
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  • Hampson said some also worry a surge of interest from Americans could delay efforts by refugees and asylum-seekers fleeing vulnerable situations.
    Sarah Raza, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
  • Mendoza's parents were star athletes Both of his parents grew up in Miami, Florida, as the children of Cuban refugees.
    Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
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“Fugitives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fugitives. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.

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