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migratory

[mahy-gruh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee] / ˈmaɪ grəˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i /
ADJECTIVE
moving to another place
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The governor said the tragedy underscored the "vulnerability of young people engaged in migratory and cross-border economic activities, often forced to pass through unstable areas in order to survive or seek better living conditions".

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Resident birds show more smarts than migratory ones, and city birds are sharper than their country brethren.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

WHO officials say the outbreak is of particular concern because the Ituri Province — the region around Mongbwalu and Bunia — is considered a “commercial and migratory hub” where Uganda, Congo and South Sudan meet.

From MarketWatch • May 17, 2026

The decision came at the conclusion of the COP15 summit on migratory species in Campo Verde, Brazil, which brought together representatives from 132 countries and the European Union.

From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026

And any day now, other migratory birds would begin passing through on their long journeys to the south.

From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown




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