as in to evacuate
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Verb
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Los Angeles fires impacts GoFundMe CEO Cadogan was forced to evacuate during the deadly Eaton Fire that swept through Altadena in January.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
8 May 2025 -
Police said Ruiz continued to threaten the officers the whole time, and other officers evacuated nearby apartments and businesses.—
Harry Harris,
Mercury News,
7 May 2025
Verb
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Ensure your home is securely locked when vacating the premises.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
17 May 2025
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Nearly six million more square feet was vacated in the first three months of the year than were occupied.—
Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
Verb
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The Jets emptied their net and watched as the seconds ticked off the clock in the offensive zone, just hoping for a shot on net to give them a chance at the 3-3 tie and the game in overtime.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
5 May 2025
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The vacuum is also equipped with a high-efficiency filter and a handy dustbin that can be emptied with the push of a button.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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That’s the fun thing for me, is there’s no reason the next one couldn’t suck back in and be a chamber piece again.—
Mark Olsen,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Sep. 2022
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Despite its appearance, the hummingbird’s tongue doesn't suck up nectar like a drinking straw.—
National Geographic,
National Geographic,
13 Jan. 2023
Verb
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To the elderly and those already exhausted by their efforts to get this far, this simply became an insurmountable barrier.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
9 May 2025
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After exhausting the questions, Witt posed for a picture with the entire class.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
7 May 2025
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America struck back: not only has the Sinopec deal been mysteriously voided due to a lack of payment from China, despite years of negotiations and competition that included defeating bids from several American companies, including Baker Hughes.—
Wesley Alexander Hill,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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He has been extended twice in his career, and his contract voids after 2025.—
Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Vacuate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vacuate. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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