mass exodus

Example Sentences

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A mass exodus of more than 1.5 million Cubans since 2020 then flooded the market with homes, driving prices sharply lower.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

Tehran residents, known as Tehranis, said the city was functioning but thinned out after a mass exodus of people who had the means to leave and secure a place elsewhere.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026

However, a mass exodus of a number of the state’s billionaires — more than 200 people — would have a notable effect on state revenue, regardless.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026

Ms Folivi is part of a "mass exodus" of people being priced out of London, according to Paul Rickard, CEO of affordable housing provider Pocket Living.

From BBC • Nov. 10, 2025

The crowd’s in a mass exodus toward the street.

From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson