brain drain
noun
: the departure of educated or professional people from one country, economic sector, or field for another usually for better pay or living conditions
Examples of brain drain in a Sentence
Nothing has been done to stop the brain drain as more and more doctors move away from the area.
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Insiders complained about a brain drain at a company known for fiercely protecting its history and its innovator status.
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Chris Morris, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2024
An alarming rate of brain drain is looming over the industrial sector.
—Saar Yoskovitz, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
In Louisiana, for instance, the Baton Rouge Area Chamber is combating brain drain by connecting local college students with local businesses.
—Christine Y. Cruzvergara, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Countries that experience brain drain lack strong universities, cutting-edge medical treatments, and innovative city planning.
—Michelle Benegas, Twin Cities, 1 Nov. 2024
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Chris Morris, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2024
An alarming rate of brain drain is looming over the industrial sector.
—Saar Yoskovitz, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
In Louisiana, for instance, the Baton Rouge Area Chamber is combating brain drain by connecting local college students with local businesses.
—Christine Y. Cruzvergara, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Countries that experience brain drain lack strong universities, cutting-edge medical treatments, and innovative city planning.
—Michelle Benegas, Twin Cities, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Brain drain.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brain%20drain. Accessed 8 Jan. 2025.
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