evacuate
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He added that residents had followed directions to evacuate and the only people at risk now were the emergency responders.
From Barron's • May 23, 2026
An estimated 40,000 residents have been asked to evacuate, affecting portions of the cities of Garden Grove, Anaheim, Buena Park, Cypress, Stanton and Westminster.
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026
Coastal communities’ ability to evacuate quickly becomes crucial.
From Science Daily • May 21, 2026
A wildfire that forced tens of thousands of residents to evacuate Simi Valley jumped to 15% containment overnight, according to officials.
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026
The Vietnam War was often referred to as the “helicopter war,”as the US relied heavily on them to attack, resupply, reinforce troops, and evacuate wounded.
From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge
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