evacuation
Example Sentences
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The travelers will replace Crew-11, which returned to Earth in January a month earlier than planned in the first medical evacuation in the space station's history.
From Barron's
“Specifically, we’ll be looking at whether the systems and structures at play contributed to a delay in the county’s evacuation notice and possible disparities in emergency response.”
From Los Angeles Times
Fairbourne is recognised as the first place in the UK which could face evacuation due to climate change.
From BBC
While some small aircraft, such as for medical evacuations, are permitted to fly, officials say passenger flights will be cancelled "until at least 20 February".
From BBC
Last month, the head of the Higher Relief Authority said more than 100 buildings in the city required evacuation warnings.
From BBC
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