evacuate
Example Sentences
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People living near the refinery were forced to evacuate Tuesday, while more than 100 emergency personnel worked to extinguish the blaze, according to local officials.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026
The entire spectrum of emotion was on display when security finally ordered everyone to evacuate.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2026
Officials on Wednesday urged the public to be prepared to evacuate quickly.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026
"If you are going to evacuate make those decisions early and keep yourself updated with information."
From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026
The government is telling everyone to evacuate the cities, the man said, and he was taking his family south.
From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow
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