evacuate

Example Sentences

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A large area east of Lake Perris was ordered to evacuate as the fire continued to spread, a spokesperson said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

“Aquaman” star Jason Momoa has revealed he was forced to evacuate his family’s Hawaii home after a dangerous storm devastated the area with historic flooding.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

Thousands of people in Hawaii have been told to evacuate their homes as the US state suffered its worst flooding in decades.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

It had called on residents to evacuate parts of Beirut's southern suburbs, a Hezbollah stronghold.

From Barron's • Mar. 21, 2026

But the army’s decision to evacuate was also upheld by the Supreme Court.

From "Farewell to Manzanar" by Jeanne Houston