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evacuation

[ih-vak-yoo-ey-shuhn] / ɪˌvæk yuˈeɪ ʃən /
NOUN
removal
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NOUN
withdrawal
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Throughout Edward’s testimony, he and Beckworth sparred over whether Mystic had a written evacuation plan — or if it merely existed in Dick’s head.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

A map of evacuation alerts can be seen here.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Evacuation orders are in effect for an area north of Highway 74, south of Ethanac Road and east of El Toro Road, while an evacuation warning is in effect in adjacent areas.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

She then showed them the Equality Act on her phone to explain that wheelchair users cannot be removed over a fire risk as evacuation plans must be inclusive.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

Many people living outside the evacuation zone in Fukushima decided to err on the side of caution, too.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland




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