emigrate

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Memories are still acute of a record 130,000 percent year-on-year rise in prices recorded in 2018, the peak of the hyperinflationary period, which pushed millions to emigrate.

From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026

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 • Jan. 15, 2026

“I was running out of resources and realized if I don’t find a better opportunity, I’m gonna have to emigrate back to Haiti,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 26, 2025

Madees Khoury, the general manager of Taybeh Brewing Co., is one of those who choose to stay in town, though she knows at least one family gearing up to emigrate in the coming weeks.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 6, 2025

Could not, even if he wanted to, emigrate.

From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick