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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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Nigeria's foreign affairs spokesperson Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa said the evacuation "has been rescheduled for Wednesday... due to unforeseen logistical considerations".

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

On Sunday, the Israeli military issued an evacuation warning for most of Tyre and its surroundings.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 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

A number of things had to fall in place for our evacuation, and that Sunday, July 30, they came together at the last minute.

From "Before We Were Free" by Julia Alvarez




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