evacuated
Example Sentences
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It was described by Croatia's fire chief Slavko Tucakovic as "one of the worst" blazes in the country's history and saw around 1,200 residents and tourists evacuated.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
The governor's office said shifting winds had complicated firefighters' efforts but that "the defensive line protecting evacuated areas is holding".
From Barron's ● Aug. 16, 2026
Some 90 people have so far been evacuated by sea, a coastguard spokesman told Greek broadcaster ERT.
From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026
Countries across Europe on Saturday battled wildfires amid blistering temperatures and tinder-dry landscapes, with thousands of people evacuated.
From Barron's ● Aug. 15, 2026
“Most were evacuated when our school was closed. Our housekeeper, Viola, went to Wales, and I was supposed to go to America to stay with my gran.”
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
