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emigrate

[em-i-greyt] / ˈɛm ɪˌgreɪt /
VERB
move to new country
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Talented young Hungarians continued to emigrate to Western Europe.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

"If I don't find a job here, I'll have to emigrate again. We have no choice. We can't starve," he added.

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

Many of his friends also want to emigrate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 11, 2026

Medics and analysts say Nigeria has a very low doctor-patient ratio, worsened by a massive "brain drain" as health professionals emigrate after being enticed by better working conditions abroad.

From BBC • Jan. 15, 2026

South African whites began making plans to emigrate.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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