exodus

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Much like in the U.S., immigration is a contentious topic in the Dominican Republic — the country shares the island of Hispaniola with Haiti, which has seen an exodus of its people over the decade.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

Most of his shows represent some version of this exodus.

From Salon • Mar. 23, 2026

Awoniyi's late third sparked an exodus - some fans had already started leaving with 20 minutes left - and those who remained booed the team off.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

But in rural Serbia, where house prices are kept low by an aging population and the constant exodus of young people to the cities and overseas for work, we found places we could afford.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026

Even those who were initially hesitant about leaving read the list and joined the exodus.

From "An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793" by Jim Murphy