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Recent Examples of emigration
In multiple other regions, Africa and Europe, the Jewish population fell substantially, largely reflecting widespread emigration.
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Grace Gilson, Sun Sentinel, 9 June 2025
Mass emigration since 2021 has drained the island of young people — the ones most likely to protest.
—Andres Oppenheimer, Miami Herald, 5 June 2025
Worker shortages following Putin’s September 2022 mobilization and mass emigration have forced civilian sectors to raise wages to compete with the military.
—Andrei Yakovlev, Foreign Affairs, 16 May 2025
The book opens with the story of his grandparents’ emigration from Italy to Argentina in 1929, a legacy of struggle and tenacity that imprinted itself upon Francis until the end of his life.
—Zachary Small, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2025
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Grace Gilson, Sun Sentinel, 9 June 2025
Mass emigration since 2021 has drained the island of young people — the ones most likely to protest.
—Andres Oppenheimer, Miami Herald, 5 June 2025
Worker shortages following Putin’s September 2022 mobilization and mass emigration have forced civilian sectors to raise wages to compete with the military.
—Andrei Yakovlev, Foreign Affairs, 16 May 2025
The book opens with the story of his grandparents’ emigration from Italy to Argentina in 1929, a legacy of struggle and tenacity that imprinted itself upon Francis until the end of his life.
—Zachary Small, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emigration
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In August 2023, Puck reported that Bieber was looking for a new management team and may have inadvertently led a mass exodus of musicians leaving Braun, like Ariana Grande and Demi Lovato.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
12 July 2025
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For months, officials at FEMA have been warning that the agency is unprepared for disasters due to the mass exodus of experienced emergency managers and the looming threat of it being dismantled.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
10 July 2025
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The event celebrates the African diaspora and marks the museum's 60th anniversary.—
Duante Beddingfield,
Freep.com,
9 July 2025
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There are also reports of intimidation and threats against representatives of the Chinese diaspora.—
Isabelle Mayault,
The Dial,
8 July 2025
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Despite state and federal warnings, the county, different city officials, and Camp Mystic didn’t implement an emergency warning system or evacuation orders enabling people enough time to get to higher ground or leave the area to avoid drowning.—
Bethany Blankley,
The Washington Examiner,
8 July 2025
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The Navajo Nation Police Department — working with the Bureau of Indian Affairs Navajo Region and Southwest Complex Incident Management Team 2 — has lifted all evacuation orders across all zones.—
Arlyssa D. Becenti,
AZCentral.com,
8 July 2025
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The allegations were a key factor in Newey’s departure.—
Kanzah Maktoum,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Yes, the departures from last year’s title team now include Jrue Holiday, Kristaps Porziņģis, Luke Kornet and most likely Al Horford.—
Steve Buckley,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
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What makes this level of dedication all the more remarkable is that Dodds is 78, an age when most of his peers are enjoying the fruits of retirement.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
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Consider exploring plan design options and retirement savings vehicles, such as a cash balance pension plan or individual 401(k).—
Kristin McKenna,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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“Emigration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emigration. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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