evacuation
noun
evac·u·a·tion
i-ˌva-kyə-ˈwā-shən 
-kyü-ˈā-
1
: the act or process of evacuating
2
: something evacuated or discharged
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Ghost poops could also be a sign of strong gut muscles that help ensure proper stool formation, complete evacuation, and strong and coordinated contractions, Mike Sevilla, MD, a family physician at Salem Family Care, told Health.
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Sherri Gordon, Health, 2 June 2025
The same goes for making sure EVs are fully charged and ready for evacuation, if necessary.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 June 2025
Medical coverage $25,000 in medical expense coverage $100,000 in evacuation/repatriation coverage
Pre-existing conditions
A pre-existing coverage waiver is available for medical conditions that existed at least 60 days before purchasing a policy.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 1 June 2025
As governor, Scott oversaw turbulent storm seasons, including 2017, when Hurricane Irma forced the largest mass evacuation in the nation’s history.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 June 2025
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Sherri Gordon, Health, 2 June 2025
The same goes for making sure EVs are fully charged and ready for evacuation, if necessary.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 June 2025
Medical coverage $25,000 in medical expense coverage $100,000 in evacuation/repatriation coverage
Pre-existing conditions
A pre-existing coverage waiver is available for medical conditions that existed at least 60 days before purchasing a policy.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 1 June 2025
As governor, Scott oversaw turbulent storm seasons, including 2017, when Hurricane Irma forced the largest mass evacuation in the nation’s history.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 June 2025
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“Evacuation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/evacuation. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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evacuation
noun
evac·u·a·tion
i-ˌvak-yə-ˈwā-shən
1
: the act or process of evacuating
2
: something evacuated or discharged
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