repatriation

Example Sentences

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Seafarers' helplines say they are overwhelmed with messages from crews stuck in the Gulf by the Middle East war, desperately seeking repatriation, compensation and onboard supplies.

From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026

Turkey has stepped up efforts to combat illicit antiquities trading and in 2025 alone secured the repatriation of 180 cultural artefacts.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

Other nations, including the U.K. and France have said that they have arranged similar repatriation flights.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

Canada’s prime minister said the situation now is too dangerous to attempt a large-scale repatriation of its tens of thousands of citizens in the region.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

In the evenings she reads while Etienne makes phone calls, petitions repatriation authorities, and writes letters.

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr