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Recent Examples of relocation
Some have found a groove again, writing in their temporary homes, while others have yet to return to their practice, consumed by the logistics of loss and relocation and out of step with their routines.
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Erica Zora Wrightson, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
The board approved the relocation in 2023; the district has been facing long-term financial challenges and declining enrollment.
—Victoria Le, Oc Register, 26 Jan. 2026
Utility relocation work is already underway, with construction scheduled to begin in March.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
Wolf depredation in Cochise County last summer resulted in the relocation of a pack from southern Arizona to captivity in New Mexico.
—Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Matthew Struhar, a deputy attorney general who worked on the case, said the relocation of the apartment complex, in and of itself, was not a victory.
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 23 Jan. 2026
While that state’s wildlife agency previously signaled a willingness to participate in Colorado’s reintroduction, its wildlife commission in November voted against allowing the relocation of its wolves.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 21 Jan. 2026
The purchase of the house coincided with the 1972 relocation of The Tonight Show from New York City to Burbank, California.
—India Roby, Architectural Digest, 21 Jan. 2026
Incentives will include sign-on bonuses, relocation assistance and rural service stipends for health care professionals not already covered by the state’s rural assistance program, such as nurses, doctors and physician assistants.
—Makenzie Huber, States Newsroom, 20 Jan. 2026
Erica Zora Wrightson, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
The board approved the relocation in 2023; the district has been facing long-term financial challenges and declining enrollment.
—Victoria Le, Oc Register, 26 Jan. 2026
Utility relocation work is already underway, with construction scheduled to begin in March.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
Wolf depredation in Cochise County last summer resulted in the relocation of a pack from southern Arizona to captivity in New Mexico.
—Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Matthew Struhar, a deputy attorney general who worked on the case, said the relocation of the apartment complex, in and of itself, was not a victory.
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 23 Jan. 2026
While that state’s wildlife agency previously signaled a willingness to participate in Colorado’s reintroduction, its wildlife commission in November voted against allowing the relocation of its wolves.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 21 Jan. 2026
The purchase of the house coincided with the 1972 relocation of The Tonight Show from New York City to Burbank, California.
—India Roby, Architectural Digest, 21 Jan. 2026
Incentives will include sign-on bonuses, relocation assistance and rural service stipends for health care professionals not already covered by the state’s rural assistance program, such as nurses, doctors and physician assistants.
—Makenzie Huber, States Newsroom, 20 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relocation
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Though facing similar demographic challenges, much of the West has turned against migration, while East Asian governments have maintained a historic aversion to it, with economists warning the decision could cripple their economies.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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The bureau also found that domestic migration was more prominent overall, becoming the largest component of change for 16 states, up from nine the year before.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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The interaction, called dislocation–phonon drag, can greatly strengthen the metal.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Jan. 2026
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Higher taxes risk dislocation, are unnecessary, and should not be proposed in the Executive Budget.—
Andrew Rein,
New York Daily News,
6 Jan. 2026
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The pain suffered by the son hovers like a dark spot, giant yet shape-shifting—and never quite revealing itself.—
Dan Sheehan,
Literary Hub,
22 Jan. 2026
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The shifting of southeast winds to the northeast at 5 to 10 mph in the morning will signal the approaching cold front.—
Roberto Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
21 Jan. 2026
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The case was set for a hearing on the anti-SLAPP motions this Friday.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
27 Jan. 2026
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Place a large rimmed plate upside down over pan and in one rapid motion turn over; slide away pan, allowing any excess syrup to drip down sides of baba and onto plate.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Relocation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relocation. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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