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repatriation

[ree-pey-tree-ey-shuhn] / riˌpeɪ triˈeɪ ʃən /


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At the end of last month, Ghana organised a repatriation flight from Johannesburg for nearly 300 of its citizens.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

With migrant arrivals down, the focus in Brussels has turned to improving the repatriation system.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

Under maritime law, shipowners are responsible for the welfare and repatriation of their crews.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

Sixteen passengers from the U.S. boarded a medical repatriation flight arranged by the federal government to Nebraska and remained there as of Monday, including one person who tested “mildly” positive for hantavirus.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 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




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