evacuation
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But for the first time, the evacuation order included the Christian quarter, in the city's north-west, where the military alleged that Hezbollah fighters were operating last week.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
My husband and I arrange to collect my grandparents Sue and Ed from their apartment just south of Sunset Boulevard, which marks the boundary of the current evacuation area.
From Los Angeles Times • 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
Meanwhile, Nigeria has postponed the first planned evacuation flight for 270 of its citizens that was due to leave on Monday.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
They would be scolded for staying in the city when there was a mandatory evacuation in effect, and they would be sent north on a bus or helicopter.
From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers
Vocabulary lists containing evacuation
Salt to the Sea
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CTE Construction ("Core Curriculum: Introductory Craft Skills,") Vocabulary from Module One
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"Building Design and Construction Handbook," Vocabulary from Section 1
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