mass evacuation

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Refers to the evacuation of a large number of people or from a wide area.

evacuationADJECTIVE + evacuation

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mass

Examples (10)

  • The hurricane triggered a mass evacuation of coastal cities.
  • Authorities are preparing for a possible mass evacuation if the dam breaks.
  • A mass evacuation of that scale would be a logistical nightmare.
  • The government has ordered a mass evacuation from the area surrounding the volcano.
  • The mass evacuation saved thousands of lives during the wildfire.
  • If the ceasefire fails, a mass evacuation of civilians will be necessary.
  • The film depicted the chaos of the mass evacuation during the war.
  • The approaching tsunami necessitated a mass evacuation from the low-lying islands.
  • Organizing a mass evacuation requires coordination between multiple government agencies.
  • Is there a contingency plan for a mass evacuation in the event of an industrial accident?