ethnic cleansing

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Recent Examples of ethnic cleansing Palestinians, other Arabs and many experts in the field have rejected Mr. Trump’s proposal as ethnic cleansing. Adam Rasgon, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2025 Trump's statements are racist and a call for ethnic cleansing, aimed at liquidating the Palestinian cause and denying the national rights of our people. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025 The Palestinian people have been under occupation, ethnic cleansing, and all sorts of crimes since 1948. Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 23 Mar. 2025 Beijing erupted in fury when Radio Free Asia exposed its ethnic cleansing of Uyghurs and COVID coverups. Steve Forbes, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for ethnic cleansing
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Noun
  • During his presentation, Singh also gave development updates on Gaganyaan mission infrastructure including launch pad interfaces, a mission control center, crew evacuation contingencies and communications systems.
    Josh Dinner, Space.com, 8 May 2025
  • The evacuation took place after construction workers in the building's first-floor parking garage noticed cracking in a supporting column.
    James Bickerton Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 May 2025
Noun
  • In February, a group representing automakers and electric vehicle charging companies called on the transportation department to restore funding quickly.
    David Shepardson, USA Today, 9 May 2025
  • Meanwhile, Mittal expects a trade deal to benefit logistics companies — across port operators, railways and road transportation service providers — as there will be higher demand for their services.
    Amala Balakrishner, CNBC, 8 May 2025
Noun
  • With 25% of companies citing audit risk as a key migration driver, the urgency to transition has become a business priority rather than just an IT concern.
    Scott Sellers, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
  • Opposition lawmakers, meanwhile, questioned Starmer's commitment to cutting migration numbers and said his proposals don't go far enough.
    Lauren Frayer, NPR, 12 May 2025
Noun
  • The New York Times: Some who left Lebanon in successive waves of emigration have felt drawn back to aid recovery efforts after the bloody and destructive war between Israel and Hezbollah.
    Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 11 Feb. 2025
  • The Brutalist’s emphasis is on exile and not emigration.
    Anthony Paletta, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Feb. 2025

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