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Yet even before the war, Yemenis were emigrating to Turkey for studies and work following the Arab Spring-inspired protests in 2011.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2023

In the early 20th century, Eastern Europeans were emigrating in record numbers, and African Americans were migrating from the rural South to the industrial North.

From Salon • Apr. 20, 2021

Copts were emigrating "because they fear the new regime", he said.

From Reuters • Jul. 19, 2013

Traveling on the Titanic was a voyage of purpose, primarily to transport mail, cargo and passengers, many of whom were emigrating, as steadily and safely as possible.

From New York Times • Apr. 8, 2012

She was born on the ocean, while her parents were emigrating from Ireland to this country, about the year 1742 or 3.

From An Account of Sa-Go-Ye-Wat-Ha, or Red Jacket, and His People, 1750-1830 by Hubbard, John Niles