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Recent Examples of emigration
While voluntary emigration has been quietly discussed for years, Trump’s endorsement has turned it into a divisive issue.
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Efrat Lachter, Fox News, 11 Feb. 2025
Trump left Biden with the dubious choice of either giving the appearance of siding with the Cuban communist regime, or leaving the designation and further depressing Cuba’s economy, a major factor behind emigration from the island.
—Laura Kelly, The Hill, 14 Jan. 2025
While some Gazans have rejected emigration, others see it as their only hope.
—Efrat Lachter, Fox News, 11 Feb. 2025
This emigration of wolves from the wilderness to more rewarding hunting grounds in nearby areas puts pressure on livestock and the remaining area deer herd.
—Al Wolter, Outdoor Life, 10 Jan. 2025
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Efrat Lachter, Fox News, 11 Feb. 2025
Trump left Biden with the dubious choice of either giving the appearance of siding with the Cuban communist regime, or leaving the designation and further depressing Cuba’s economy, a major factor behind emigration from the island.
—Laura Kelly, The Hill, 14 Jan. 2025
While some Gazans have rejected emigration, others see it as their only hope.
—Efrat Lachter, Fox News, 11 Feb. 2025
This emigration of wolves from the wilderness to more rewarding hunting grounds in nearby areas puts pressure on livestock and the remaining area deer herd.
—Al Wolter, Outdoor Life, 10 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emigration
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There were boos and an exodus that left empty seats during the 6-0 home loss to Arsenal in February.—
Roshane Thomas,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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Mizzou experienced an exodus of specialists over the offseason.—
Quentin Corpuel,
Kansas City Star,
12 Mar. 2025
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The flyers that arrived in this town 7 miles from Windsor Castle are the latest threat directed at Hong Kong’s pro-democracy diaspora, who have fled the city trying to escape the long arm of Chinese law, only to find that harassment can cross borders.—
Henry Austin,
NBC News,
1 Mar. 2025
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The presentation drew from Yoruba spirituality and the concept of Ori, and Davies intentionally crafted hair designs that honored the diaspora.—
Pooja Shah,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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No civilian evacuations had been ordered, but Romaine said that could change if wind gusts fuel an expansion of the blaze.—
John Bacon,
USA TODAY,
9 Mar. 2025
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In Philadelphia, all six passengers and one person on the ground were killed when a medical evacuation jet crashed on January 31.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN,
9 Mar. 2025
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The Pixel 9 Pro was seen by many as a departure from the norm of having the highest specs only available with the larger phones.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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Related Articles Matthieu Blazy, Bottega Veneta’s creative director since 2021, announced his departure from the Italian label in December.—
Hannah Malach,
WWD,
11 Mar. 2025
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The findings illustrate how the rising costs of food, housing, health care and other expenses threaten the financial health and retirement security of older Americans, according to the advocacy group.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA TODAY,
10 Mar. 2025
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Fair wages, safety protections, and retirement security are not radical demands.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Emigration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emigration. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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