migration
noun
mi·gra·tion
mī-ˈgrā-shən 
: the act, process, or an instance of migrating
watched the migration of the birds overhead
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Feb. 2026
Gomis has a grand historical and multicultural vision here, pitting Nour and Gloria within the greater flux of migration and assimilation that their family has experienced over time.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 14 Feb. 2026
Officials say the goal is to stabilize Venezuela’s economy, reduce migration pressures and counter the influence of geopolitical rivals in Latin America.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2026
The new migration legislation would also enhance border control surveillance operations and strengthen cooperative efforts with European Union agencies, the Associated Press reported.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 12 Feb. 2026
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migration
noun
mi·gra·tion
mī-ˈgrā-shən
: the act, process, or an instance of migrating
migration of larval nematodes to the lungs
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