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Recent Examples of refugee
She's spent her last two birthdays living at Camp As Sayliyah, a refugee camp on an unused American military base in Doha that's a temporary home for more than 1,100 Afghan refugees.
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Sarah Baniak, ABC News, 12 June 2026
The family became refugees during World War II, and they were deported to central Asia.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
McLean Presbyterian Church, where my wife and I attend, set up a program to assist Afghan refugees in the immediate aftermath of the American withdrawal in 2021.
—Peter Wehner, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026
Far-right figure Tommy Robinson, born Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, was among those to hone in on the refugee status of the suspect.
—Olivia-Anne Cleary, Time, 10 June 2026
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Sarah Baniak, ABC News, 12 June 2026
The family became refugees during World War II, and they were deported to central Asia.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
McLean Presbyterian Church, where my wife and I attend, set up a program to assist Afghan refugees in the immediate aftermath of the American withdrawal in 2021.
—Peter Wehner, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026
Far-right figure Tommy Robinson, born Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, was among those to hone in on the refugee status of the suspect.
—Olivia-Anne Cleary, Time, 10 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for refugee
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One of the largest online stores used by Cuban exiles to send goods to relatives on the island has halted operations, reducing options for families who rely on digital services amid Cuba’s deepening economic crisis.—
Vera Lucia Pappaterra,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
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Armie Hammer is opening up about his exile from Hollywood and what his future in the industry looks like.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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The 40-year-old sustained injuries to his arms and was treated at a hospital before he was booked on allegations of driving while intoxicated, resisting arrest and being a fugitive from Jefferson Parish, Louisiana State Police said.—
Ashley Mowreader,
NBC news,
13 June 2026
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The criminal leader, who, authorities say helped found Tren de Aragua, had been a fugitive for years, with a criminal record stretching back decades.—
Uriel Blanco,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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The most immediately notable moment in the trailer was Emily Blunt’s newscaster breaking out in alien-speak during the weather report, but what happens right after that is truly astounding.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
12 June 2026
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In the film's final moments, Hugo and his associates wheel a living, breathing alien into the news station.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
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Supporters of the initiative dislike an influx of expatriates from the neighboring European Union, and say Swiss infrastructure, housing, social programs, natural resources and way of life have been strained under demographic growth.—
Jamey Keaten,
Fortune,
10 June 2026
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The expatriate has mixed feelings about the World Cup and his homeland’s team.—
Pat Maio,
Daily News,
7 June 2026
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“Refugee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refugee. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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