brain drain

NOUN

loss of important personnel

Synonyms

WEAK

departure mass exodus turnover

Example Sentences

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Experts also point to a low level of innovation and research spending, among the lowest in the EU, and relatively low pay for scientists, contributing to a "brain drain".

From Barron's

Like much of Europe, it has a rapidly ageing population, compounded by long-running brain drain as many working-age citizens have left to seek opportunities abroad.

From The Wall Street Journal

Medics and analysts say Nigeria has a very low doctor-patient ratio, worsened by a massive "brain drain" as health professionals emigrate after being enticed by better working conditions abroad.

From BBC

Longer term, Greenland faces challenges familiar to many Western economies, including an aging population and a brain drain as educated locals pursue careers in Denmark.

From The Wall Street Journal

Plus, there’s been somewhat of a “brain drain” from Apple’s AI ecosystem, Favuzza added.

From MarketWatch