emigrate

Example Sentences

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She doesn't want to emigrate like the millions who have fled Venezuela's economic crisis but longs for political and economic reform, saying everything is "too expensive", education is a "privilege", and non-exploitative jobs are rare.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 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

Madees Khoury, the general manager of Taybeh Brewing Co., is one of those who choose to stay in town, though she knows at least one family gearing up to emigrate in the coming weeks.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 6, 2025

They were predestined to emigrate to the tropics, to be miners and acetate silk spinners and steel workers.

From "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley