Example Sentences

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Many Sherpas are emigrating to seek better lives for their families.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 9, 2023

Young Cubans, and young professionals in particular, are emigrating in their droves.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2023

The review co-authors warn the crisis could spark an epidemic in neighboring countries, as Venezuelans are emigrating by the millions.

From Scientific American • Mar. 12, 2019

This could however be put down to more and more Irish people, particularly those under 40, who are emigrating from the state to countries such as Australia and Canada.

From The Guardian • Dec. 5, 2012

The Japanese population are emigrating to the Pacific shores of America, the trade and commerce of Japan with the American Continent are growing and broadening.

From The Empire of the East by Montgomery, H. B. (Helen Barrett)