repatriation

Definition of repatriationnext

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Recent Examples of repatriation That will allow for faster and safer repatriation of the turtles that survive. — Stuart Miller, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026 Malaysia's prime minister has defended the repatriation policy, saying his country cannot host the undocumented foreign nationals indefinitely and that Myanmar must take responsibility for its citizens. — ABC News, 8 Oct. 2026 An article on Wednesday about the repatriation of migrants to Malaysia misstated the United Nations’ position on whether the Rohingya community had suffered a genocide. — New York Times, 1 Oct. 2026 Now that the park has completed its inventory, tribal members or tribes can submit repatriation requests. — Sam Tabachnik, Denver Post, 12 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for repatriation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for repatriation
return
Noun
  • In response to rising prices, a key long-term Treasury rate has jumped in recent months as investors feared price increases would eat away at their returns.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Edwards previously pleaded guilty to aiding in the preparation of a false tax return on March 25, court records show.
    — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 29 Oct. 2026

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“Repatriation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repatriation. Accessed 3 Nov. 2026.

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