evacuation

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Recent Examples of evacuation Cardenas said authorities had begun distributing face masks and water supplies to evacuation centers. Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025 Flooding and evacuations have led to additional concerns. Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 7 Apr. 2025 The evacuation zone was extended to six miles, then, later that day, to twelve miles. Elizabeth Kolbert, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2025 But within half an hour, the issue had been resolved (the man had clambered back onto the platform and fled), allowing the line to reopen, news of which was also relayed before the evacuation. Greg O'Keeffe, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for evacuation
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Noun
  • This joyous tune celebrates the many blessings God bestowed upon the Jewish people during their exodus from Egypt in ancient times.
    Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 11 Apr. 2025
  • Creative decisions have alienated some fans and wrestlers, leading to a notable exodus of talent-seeking opportunities in WWE.
    Daniel R. Depetris, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz, who is essentially Netanyahu’s puppet, has established a new administrative body in his ministry to promote emigration.
    Amos Harel, Foreign Affairs, 7 Apr. 2025
  • Around Israel’s establishment in 1948, Syrian Jews faced hostility and many fled until the government imposed emigration and travel restrictions.
    Ephrat Livni, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Recent months have seen several reports of funding cuts and visa withdrawals leaving Afghan women at risk of deportation to Afghanistan - a country where women and girls are subjected to what only can be described as gender apartheid.
    Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
  • Common symptoms of depression include fatigue, difficulty concentrating, irritability, changes in appetite, sleep disturbances, social withdrawal and physical symptoms including unexplained headaches, digestive problems or other aches and pains, psychiatrist Dr. Judith Joseph tells USA TODAY.
    Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 12 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Launched by Karen Carter in 2023, CArt is an extension of the ethos of connecting communities, but with the diaspora in mind.
    Byron Armstrong, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
  • The big picture: Greater Miami is home to the largest Venezuelan and Haitian diasporas in the U.S. Hundreds of thousands have fled earthquakes and gang violence in Haiti and resource shortages and arbitrary arrests in Venezuela.
    Martin Vassolo, Axios, 3 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Isaacman financed both missions himself and has ordered two other private SpaceX flights, one of which was to be the first crewed flight of the Starship megrocket.
    Tariq Malik, Space.com, 8 Apr. 2025
  • The incident occurred ahead of Sporting Charleroi’s 1-0 home victory over Standard Liege in the Jupiler Pro League, the top flight of Belgian football.
    Leon Imber, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Star left tackle Terron Armstead announced his retirement this offseason, making the offensive line an even bigger need for the team.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Tobago is more serene and tourism-driven, with a growing market for vacation homes and retirement properties.
    Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • With the departures of DeMarcus Lawrence and Zack Martin, a void on the team’s leadership council exists.
    Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Apr. 2025
  • With the departure of Apple this month, the mall is now in its final days.
    David Petitti, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025

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“Evacuation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evacuation. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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