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Recent Examples of evacuation
In the case of serious illnesses or injuries, evacuation to the nearest hospital may be necessary, and this can be a considerable distance from the ship's current location.
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David Nikel, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
But the wounded and sick inside are still protected by the principle of proportionality, and time must be given for evacuation before an attack.
—Allegra Goodwin and Tamara Qiblawi, CNN, 2 Nov. 2024
Lebanese lawmaker Hussein Hajj Hassan told the news agency that 60,000 people left the Baalbek area after Israel called for evacuations before the strikes.
—Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
It had been postponed from Oct. 23 due to lack of access, Israeli bombings and mass evacuation orders, and the lack of assurances for humanitarian pauses, a U.N. statement said.
—Melanie Lidman and Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
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David Nikel, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
But the wounded and sick inside are still protected by the principle of proportionality, and time must be given for evacuation before an attack.
—Allegra Goodwin and Tamara Qiblawi, CNN, 2 Nov. 2024
Lebanese lawmaker Hussein Hajj Hassan told the news agency that 60,000 people left the Baalbek area after Israel called for evacuations before the strikes.
—Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
It had been postponed from Oct. 23 due to lack of access, Israeli bombings and mass evacuation orders, and the lack of assurances for humanitarian pauses, a U.N. statement said.
—Melanie Lidman and Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for evacuation
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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
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In a country where everything is broken and the exodus won’t cease, who deserves what property?Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 30 Oct. 2024
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As a result of the safety crisis, emigration from Ecuador has skyrocketed, even as the government of President Daniel Noboa has aggressively targeted crime groups and promised judicial reforms.Marina E. Franco (Noticias Telemundo for Axios), Axios, 26 Sep. 2024
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The relationship between economic development and emigration is hotly debated.Frey Lindsay, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
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The mineral withdrawal and rejection of Twin Metals leases were first enacted in the final days of the Obama administration.Jimmy Lovrien, Twin Cities, 13 Nov. 2024
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The decrease is attributed to net redemptions and withdrawals.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 7 Nov. 2024
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The Consulate Cup also helps consulates extend connections with their diaspora communities in other meaningful ways.Lee Igel, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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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
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The real meat of the episode is the fight between Bronwyn and Lisa, which has been bubbling since the flight to Palm Springs.Sarah Hagi, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2024
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Venezuela retaliated by refusing deportation flights from the United States and Mexico.Tirana Hassan, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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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
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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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The departure follows months of disagreement over Super Micro Computer’s governance practices and board independence.Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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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
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“Evacuation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evacuation. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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