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Recent Examples of evacuate
Though Santa Cruz County officials wrapped up construction of a temporary road in the area of the slide in September, restoring access, residents had been worried about their ability to evacuate in the event of a major fire through the summer.
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Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 4 Nov. 2024
After being evacuated out of London on a train with other children for safekeeping, George immediately runs away and perilously heads back home to his munitions worker mom, Rita (Saoirse Ronan), and musical grandfather Gerald Hanway (Paul Weller of The Jam).
—Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 4 Nov. 2024
TikTokers went viral while defending people's decision not to evacuate during a hurricane.
—Stephanie Claytor, Parents, 2 Nov. 2024
Hours later, hospital staff and patients evacuated the facility for fear it would be hit.
—Allegra Goodwin and Tamara Qiblawi, CNN, 2 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for evacuate
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The bag can be easily emptied by unzipping it and dumping out the debris.Sandi Schwartz, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2024
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The Lakers’ bench scored just six points in the first three quarters before the non-competitive fourth, in which both emptied their benches.Khobi Price, Orange County Register, 30 Oct. 2024
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Rubio is set to vacate his Senate seat after Trump nominated him to be his secretary of state.Ross O'Keefe, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Nov. 2024
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After Mahan vacated the District 10 seat two years ago, the City Council appointed Batra over a slew of candidates that included Casey.Devan Patel, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Once she is medically cleared she will be booked at Santa Rita Jail on assault with a deadly weapon on a peace officer, reckless evading of a peace officer, failure to obey a court order and resisting arrest with an enhancement of committing a felony while out on her own recognizance.Harry Harris, The Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2024
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While the Transportation Department can set narrow rules through NHTSA that would help clear a path for autonomous vehicles, mass adoption of self-driving cars likely will require a broader act of Congress.Tribune News Service, Twin Cities, 18 Nov. 2024
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Then, use a sponge to scrub and clean all the areas gently.Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2024
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Sorrell bench pressed 425 pounds, squatted 575 and power cleaned 355, but coaches say the most impressive number is his explosive burst for his size.Danny Davis, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Evacuate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evacuate. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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