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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Critics say the boom in migration has brought foreign labor and skills to sectors such as healthcare, finance, pharmaceuticals and technology.
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Jamey Keaten, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
The story weaves together themes of migration, memory and intergenerational belonging, and was produced on a modest budget with no major stars or spectacle to drive ticket sales.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 June 2026
With remote attacks, employees receive emails concerning invoices or data migrations.
—Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Critics say the boom in migration has brought foreign labor and skills to sectors such as healthcare, finance, pharmaceuticals, and technology.
—CBS News, 14 June 2026
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Jamey Keaten, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
The story weaves together themes of migration, memory and intergenerational belonging, and was produced on a modest budget with no major stars or spectacle to drive ticket sales.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 June 2026
With remote attacks, employees receive emails concerning invoices or data migrations.
—Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Critics say the boom in migration has brought foreign labor and skills to sectors such as healthcare, finance, pharmaceuticals, and technology.
—CBS News, 14 June 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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