evacuation
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The evacuation order took effect on Tuesday morning, with police brought in to ensure people moved to higher ground.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
Five astronauts had briefly entered the docked Dragon spacecraft as a precautionary measure -- the capsule functions as a lifeboat of sorts in the case an evacuation is needed.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
Five of the seven crew were directed to go into the docked SpaceX shuttle Dragon "Freedom" on Friday afternoon and were braced for a potential evacuation.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
A day later, on May 26, officials said the threat of a smaller explosion was eliminated, and all remaining evacuation orders were lifted.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
But if it was a routine evacuation per standard protocol, why did Willa hide the details beneath the floor?
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
Vocabulary lists containing evacuation
Salt to the Sea
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CTE Construction ("Core Curriculum: Introductory Craft Skills,") Vocabulary from Module One
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"Building Design and Construction Handbook," Vocabulary from Section 1
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