evacuation

Example Sentences

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Having worked in the Middle East for almost four decades, this was her third evacuation.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

It too was under Israeli evacuation orders, but at least there were places to stay for his wife and four children.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

That section of town, which would end up among the most devastated, never received an evacuation warning.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

On Sunday morning local time, officials began to stand down some evacuation and flash flood warnings on Oahu, but other parts of the state remained under threat.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

The sailors continued to speak of evacuation plans.

From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys