repatriation

Example Sentences

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Chinese police said the repatriation took place recently but didn’t disclose when or provide details on the suspected crimes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Turkey is now seeking the repatriation of other antiquities taken during the Ottoman era: an ancient marble torso called the "Old Fisherman" from Berlin, and dozens of Iznik tiles held at France's Louvre museum.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

The repatriation flight from Oman was due to take off on Wednesday evening but it remained grounded after technical issues.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

Other nations, including the U.K. and France have said that they have arranged similar repatriation flights.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

In the evenings she reads while Etienne makes phone calls, petitions repatriation authorities, and writes letters.

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr