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migration

[mahy-grey-shuhn] / maɪˈgreɪ ʃən /


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The agreement, unveiled at a summit in Moldova on Friday, warns that European democracy itself could be undermined unless states are able to respond more effectively to people smuggling and modern migration pressures.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Researchers found that people in western Japan had stronger genetic connections to Han Chinese populations, likely reflecting major migration waves from continental East Asia between 250 and 794 CE.

From Science Daily • May 14, 2026

These uncommon DNA changes can sometimes preserve clues about ancient migration patterns and long-lost ancestral populations.

From Science Daily • May 14, 2026

He added that South Africa would "regulate migration, secure our borders and enforce our laws".

From BBC • May 13, 2026

The children couldn’t see it, but Tialys and Salmakia, flying above, watched the little pale figures all moving with an effect that looked like the migration of immense flocks of birds or herds of reindeer.

From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman




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