emigration

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Recent Examples of emigration The economic crisis has led to the emigration of more than 1 million Cubans, about 10% of the population, between 2022 and 2023, according to government figures. Orlando Matos, NBC News, 4 Sep. 2024 Changes in residents’ lifestyles and a wave of middle-class emigration during the COVID-19 pandemic have dampened local demand. Ani Freedman, Fortune Asia, 16 Oct. 2024 This led to a significant wave of emigration, with many Cubans heading to the United States. The Arizona Republic, 27 Sep. 2024 The Bolshevik Revolution and the ensuing civil war inspired new waves of political emigration. Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 18 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for emigration 
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Noun
  • The post does not elaborate on the reasons for the X exodus but the political leanings of CEO Elon Musk, one of the most prominent supporters of Donald Trump’s presidential campaign, are likely a factor.
    Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Nov. 2024
  • In a country where everything is broken and the exodus won’t cease, who deserves what property?
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 30 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • The Consulate Cup also helps consulates extend connections with their diaspora communities in other meaningful ways.
    Lee Igel, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
  • As the story usually goes, taking shots at the country leads to attacks on its diaspora (and those confused for members thereof), a connection that only intensified with COVID’s arrival.
    Yiyun Li, Harper's Magazine, 23 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • Displaced Palestinian children ride on the back of a donkey in the northern Gaza Strip following Israeli evacuation orders Tuesday.
    Chantal Da Silva, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
  • Hakes had his Silverado ready to roll should evacuation orders come down, packed with keepsakes like his wife’s knitting and his mother’s paintings.
    Katie Langford, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • The departure follows months of disagreement over Super Micro Computer’s governance practices and board independence.
    Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Ross’s decision to retire was well-documented but Klineman informed the AVP of her imminent departure from volleyball just five days ago.
    Aaron Heisen, Orange County Register, 9 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • The train cars that will be sent to Lima were built between 1985 and 1987 and served millions of riders in the Bay Area until their retirement.
    Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 17 Nov. 2024
  • Our floor-through apartment on Bond Street is my luckiest business decision and my only retirement fund.
    Suzanne Seggerman, Curbed, 14 Nov. 2024

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“Emigration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emigration. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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