evacuate

Example Sentences

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According to the minister, the six IS operatives killed were all Turkish and five women and six children who were with them were all evacuated safely.

From Barron's

Authorities managed to evacuate 12 people -- all unhurt -- and transfer them to a local hospital, he said.

From Barron's

Thousands of people were evacuated and many still haven’t returned to their old homes.

From The Wall Street Journal

The building, which also houses the Polo Lounge nightclub, and several neighbouring buildings were evacuated on Saturday evening as a precaution.

From BBC

"I talked to our neighbour who said there was no gunfire since yesterday," Saichon, 38, told AFP, adding that her family would evacuate again if necessary.

From Barron's