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evacuate

[ih-vak-yoo-eyt] / ɪˈvæk juˌeɪt /


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Unless the process speeds up, it could take years to evacuate all those in need.

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026

But while Andrews and thousands of Angelenos were racing to evacuate, other people saw a financial opportunity.

From Slate • Jun. 30, 2026

Everything from seat-belt buckle mechanisms to door latches could change how passengers might evacuate in an emergency, or how they are protected in a crash, Federal Aviation Administration chief Bryan Bedford told reporters last month.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 28, 2026

On Wednesday an attack on a ship in the strait led the UN to suspend an effort to evacuate trapped mariners, many of whom have been stranded on the water since the war began.

From Barron's • Jun. 26, 2026

“That means the shelter was able to evacuate all its residents before the storm hit.”

From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein




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