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Recent Examples of emigration
In July, history comes to life as a replica of the 1825 ship Restauration sets sail from Stavanger harbor, retracing the first Norwegian emigration to America.
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David Nikel, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
Humans’ desire for timber and space for parking lots and shopping centers eventually proved too much for even the most industrious squirrel, and the long emigrations eventually ended.
—Christine Peterson, Vox, 23 Dec. 2024
List by Trump in the waning weeks of his first term, leaving Biden with the choice of keeping Cuba on the list and likely spurring more emigration, or taking a potentially unpopular step in favor of the island’s communist regime.
—Rafael Bernal, The Hill, 17 Dec. 2024
As for the emigration of corporate headquarters, California still leads the nation in headquarters of Fortune 500 companies, with 57.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 3 Dec. 2024
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David Nikel, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
Humans’ desire for timber and space for parking lots and shopping centers eventually proved too much for even the most industrious squirrel, and the long emigrations eventually ended.
—Christine Peterson, Vox, 23 Dec. 2024
List by Trump in the waning weeks of his first term, leaving Biden with the choice of keeping Cuba on the list and likely spurring more emigration, or taking a potentially unpopular step in favor of the island’s communist regime.
—Rafael Bernal, The Hill, 17 Dec. 2024
As for the emigration of corporate headquarters, California still leads the nation in headquarters of Fortune 500 companies, with 57.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 3 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emigration
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Weir’s assistant technical director took over as head of recruitment after Sam Jewell joined the exodus to Chelsea in May 2024.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
The Athletic,
14 Jan. 2025
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Despite the majority of the judging panel guessing the singer's identity correctly (Gray appeared in three episodes in the Toad in the Hole mask), Gray's competitor in the Bear mask was favored, prompting her dramatic exodus.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
13 Jan. 2025
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But members of the Pakistani diaspora have undertaken a vigorous lobbying campaign in the United States as Mr. Khan’s party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, or P.T.I., has been battered at home by arrests, crackdowns and censorship.—
Salman Masood,
New York Times,
17 Jan. 2025
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Celebrated by Chinese diasporas and other East Asian populations as well as the Vietnamese, the occasion is also largely considered the most important holiday of the year for these cultures.—
Kimmy Yam,
NBC News,
15 Jan. 2025
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The Palisades Fire and the Eaton Fire grew to be the largest, leading to numerous evacuation orders and destroying thousands of structures.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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An 89 mph wind gust was recorded in the San Diego mountains around 9 p.m. Lilac Fire evacuation orders According to the San Diego Sheriff's Office, evacuation orders have been issued for people living in the SDC-0236, SDC-0285, SDC-0286, SDC-0287, SDC-0288 and SDC-0289 zones.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA TODAY,
21 Jan. 2025
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The Today show co-anchors began their second week working together after Melvin, 45, took over following Hoda Kotb’s departure earlier this month.—
Liza Esquibias,
People.com,
21 Jan. 2025
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But depth on both sides took a hit in the portal, with nearly 25 departures.—
Stewart Mandel,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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Contributing more towards retirement, or putting money into certain types of health savings accounts, can reduce a borrower’s AGI and, in turn, their IDR student loan payments.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Cena, who is currently on a retirement tour and has held 16 world championships, is expected to leave WWE by the end of 2025.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Emigration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emigration. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.
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