repatriation

Example Sentences

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Chinese police said the repatriation took place recently but didn’t disclose when or provide details on the suspected crimes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 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

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

When Coutelier boarded the repatriation flight, she said she felt as if she were "fleeing danger, even though it's a relatively safe country".

From Barron's • 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