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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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Meanwhile, Nigeria has postponed the first planned evacuation flight for 270 of its citizens that was due to leave on Monday.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Over the last few weeks, several African nations have been organising the evacuation of some of their nationals as fears of violence grow.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

The joint statement said the ceasefire was "contingent on a complete cessation" of fire by Hezbollah as well as evacuation of the group's operatives from southern Lebanon.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 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

Mid-morning, Mayor Nagin ordered the city’s first-ever mandatory evacuation.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers




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