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Recent Examples of emigration
China has an interest in reducing emigration both to maintain a young workforce and to protect its global image as an economic superpower.
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Rafael Bernal, The Hill, 10 Jan. 2025
All three strands involve experiences of separation (snatches of radio allude to Cuba’s problems with mass emigration), a theme that Santambrogio gently counters with a circular structure.
—Ben Kenigsberg, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
While sinking birth rates and aging populations that enter a demographic downwards spiral play a big role in Europe, emigration from the Balkans has also decimated the size of populations there.
—Katharina Buchholz, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
According to data verified by the Washington Office for Latin America, a think-tank, the intention to migrate among Venezuelans increased by over 70% following Maduro’s controversial election in July, suggesting a new emigration wave might be just around the corner.
—Stefano Pozzebon, CNN, 20 Jan. 2025
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Rafael Bernal, The Hill, 10 Jan. 2025
All three strands involve experiences of separation (snatches of radio allude to Cuba’s problems with mass emigration), a theme that Santambrogio gently counters with a circular structure.
—Ben Kenigsberg, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
While sinking birth rates and aging populations that enter a demographic downwards spiral play a big role in Europe, emigration from the Balkans has also decimated the size of populations there.
—Katharina Buchholz, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
According to data verified by the Washington Office for Latin America, a think-tank, the intention to migrate among Venezuelans increased by over 70% following Maduro’s controversial election in July, suggesting a new emigration wave might be just around the corner.
—Stefano Pozzebon, CNN, 20 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emigration
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While the number of prosecutors working in the office has declined only slightly, there has been a mass exodus of veteran litigators, contributing to the large gap in leadership.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2025
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With the launch of Russia’s invasion, a mass exodus of Ukrainians swept across Europe and into the western regions of the country in early 2022.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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Almost 8 million people have fled Venezuela (forming a vast diaspora).—
Jay Nordlinger,
National Review,
24 Feb. 2025
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The bookstore specializes in books and videos highlighting the African diaspora.—
Tykesha Spivey Burton,
AFAR Media,
24 Feb. 2025
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The fires, which engulfed tens of thousands of acres in the Los Angeles area and forced mass evacuations, prompted schedule changes for many sports teams and leagues.—
Alex Andrejev,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
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The fire, which caused the evacuation of 1,200 people and the closure of Highway 1 for three days, was the largest battery storage plant fire in the United States.—
Paul Rogers,
The Mercury News,
25 Feb. 2025
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McBride declined to comment on whether the White House was involved in the Tate Brothers' departure from Romania.—
Chantal Da Silva,
NBC News,
27 Feb. 2025
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Yet there’s also been a lack of leadership within the Bianconeri side, especially more so since the departure of Danilo, who fell down the pecking order under Motta at the beginning of the season.—
Emmet Gates,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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While around 10,000 baby boomers turn 65 daily, the median household retirement savings for those between the ages 65 and 75 stands around $200,000—a fraction of what’s needed to fund a 20- or 30-year retirement.—
Mike Vietri,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Luka Dončić records triple double in first game against Dallas Mavericks WNBA legend Diana Taurasi announces retirement And the Thunder are doing all of that even though their opening day roster had the youngest age (24.15) and least experience (2.56 seasons) of any franchise.—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC News,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Emigration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emigration. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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