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Recent Examples of emigration
There’s lots of emigration because there are no jobs.
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IEEE Spectrum,
7 May 2026
But there’s no such thing as legal emigration to Gilead.
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Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
6 May 2026
By 1850, the Great Famine had not only reduced the population through starvation and emigration but also accelerated the advance of English across Ireland’s midlands, as far as Sligo on the west coast.
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Big Think,
4 May 2026
The country saw a wave of emigration – and a serious brain drain – in the wake of a partial military mobilization that was announced in September 2022.
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Nathan Hodge,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for emigration
IEEE Spectrum,
7 May 2026
But there’s no such thing as legal emigration to Gilead.
—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
6 May 2026
By 1850, the Great Famine had not only reduced the population through starvation and emigration but also accelerated the advance of English across Ireland’s midlands, as far as Sligo on the west coast.
—
Big Think,
4 May 2026
The country saw a wave of emigration – and a serious brain drain – in the wake of a partial military mobilization that was announced in September 2022.
—
Nathan Hodge,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for emigration
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emigration
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With the end of the month fast approaching, the migrant exodus has continued as fear of further mob attacks spreads through poor neighborhoods and informal settlements.
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Losing the young pitchers is a blow, but without the backing to match the name, image and licensing offers of some ACC and SEC teams, this sort of exodus is just inevitable.
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The growing focus on Tren de Aragua carries particular significance in South Florida, home to the country’s largest Venezuelan diaspora and a region where concerns over migration, crime and national security frequently intersect.
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Morocco's 2022 semifinal team drew mostly from its diaspora across Spain, Italy, and the Netherlands, a rising trend.
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Other variants can haul supplies over difficult terrain or serve as battlefield ambulances when casualties require evacuation.
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An insurance policy’s medical evacuation benefit typically gets you to the nearest adequate facility, not the hospital of your choice back home.
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The moves were meant to reshape the roster to maximize superstar Luka Doncic, who will take the reins with the departure of LeBron James.
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Johnston, Cobbins leaving Johnston’s departure comes just three years after becoming the long-term replacement for former County Administrator Doug Bach, who left the government under an $800,000 separation agreement.
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That means millions of Americans might own the stock indirectly through index funds in personal portfoilos or their retirement accounts.
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Calling 40-year-old goalkeeper Manuel Neuer out of retirement for the tournament is an indication of the lack of world-class players head coach Julian Nagelsmann trusts.
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“Emigration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emigration. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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