brain drain
Example Sentences
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“Now, 2026 is similar. We’re seeing an absolutely gigantic brain drain of the industry.”
From MarketWatch • May 23, 2026
Nearly a century ago, the U.S. benefited from a European brain drain, as scientists and academics were exiled or fled their home countries.
From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026
The script burns so much energy trying to come up with a surprise that it suffers from brain drain.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026
Medics and analysts say Nigeria has a very low doctor-patient ratio, worsened by a massive "brain drain" as health professionals emigrate after being enticed by better working conditions abroad.
From BBC • Jan. 15, 2026
No: they continued to test at about the same levels as before the supposed brain drain.
From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt
