evacuations

noun

Definition of evacuationsnext
plural of evacuation
as in emigrations

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  1. flights
  2. withdrawals
  3. departures
Noun
  • Government officials then cleared flights to get airborne about one hour later, according to the Associated Press.
    Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The Federal Aviation Administration said American requested a ground stop for all its flights.
    David Brennan, ABC News, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of flights
Noun
  • Contributions are tax-deductible, growth is tax-free, and withdrawals for qualified medical expenses are also tax-exempt.
    True Tamplin, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
  • The council noted that irrigation to serve agriculture accounts for about 70% of the nation’s groundwater withdrawals, but offered few specifics about how the federal government could encourage reductions in agricultural water use.
    Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of withdrawals
Noun
  • The departures have forced a broader discussions within the organization about its strategic direction and commitment to AI safety principles.
    Sol Rashidi, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • He has, though, been allowed to attend private family events, including church services at which news photographers have captured arrivals and departures.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of departures
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