evacuation
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The company said there had been a chemical incident at a plant in California that led to the evacuation of parts of the surrounding area.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
As a result, the evacuation zone was initially reduced Monday evening.
From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026
The tank in Orange County contains a plastic-making chemical, and its possible explosion led to an evacuation order affecting 50,000 people.
From BBC • May 26, 2026
Local authorities lifted a large section of the evacuation zone surrounding GKN Aerospace and allowed tens of thousands of residents to return.
From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026
Even many of those who were forced to relocate when evacuation orders were issued were unaware of what was going on at Fukushima Daiichi during the crisis.
From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland
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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