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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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“If you are in the area, please follow all evacuation orders and guidance from local fire authorities.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu has approved five evacuation flights in total, with screening and registration of affected citizens extended to Wednesday as authorities continue processing applicants.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Authorities in the Philippines and Indonesia issued tsunami warnings, advising the evacuation of some coastal areas.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Five astronauts had briefly entered the docked Dragon spacecraft as a precautionary measure -- the capsule functions as a lifeboat of sorts in the case an evacuation is needed.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Alyssa is trying to convince Basil to go with Daphne to an evacuation center, but of course, he refuses.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman




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