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evacuation

[ih-vak-yoo-ey-shuhn] / ɪˌvæk yuˈeɪ ʃən /
NOUN
removal
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NOUN
withdrawal
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Depending on where a ship is sailing, medical evacuation might not be feasible.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

An evacuation center for residents and pets has been opened at the Chino Hills Community Center, at 14250 Peyton Drive.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa said in a post on X on Tuesday that the Ghanaian president had granted approval for their "immediate evacuation".

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Passengers began departing the vessel Sunday aboard military and government aircraft as authorities launched a large-scale evacuation that stretched into Monday.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

A full nine days after the order was issued, they were still trapped in their homes and evacuation centers, and they were running out of food.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland




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