emigration

Example Sentences

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As Sandford recounted, the Founders understood that their new nation was, in James Madison’s words, “indebted to emigration for her settlement and prosperity.”

From Slate • Mar. 18, 2026

But for Varvara, the uncertainty of emigration outweighed the risks of staying.

From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026

But some experts point out emigration isn't all bad for New Zealand.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

Fueling this emigration is the rise of remote work, higher living costs at home and an appetite for a different lifestyle.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 28, 2026

As far as Desdemona was concerned, death was only another kind of emigration.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides