repatriation

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Definition of repatriationnext
as in return

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Recent Examples of repatriation The outstanding problems include slow progress on searching for and identifying items and missing timelines for completion of repatriation work. — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 6 Aug. 2026 According to the Venezuelan repatriation program, Monday’s flight was the 165th since early 2025, when Caracas and Washington resumed deportation flights as part of a migration agreement. — Rocio Munoz, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026 María Elena Ramírez told el Nuevo Herald that an official with the Gran Misión Vuelta a la Patria called her Monday morning to inform her that her brother-in-law, Domingo Alexander Pinto, had arrived as part of the repatriation operation. — Sonia Osorio, Miami Herald, 4 Aug. 2026 Spain will hasten the repatriation of irregular migrants following the Ceuta incursion, while maintaining anti-trafficking cooperation with Morocco. — Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for repatriation
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  • The Bills hope Bell returns at some point this week, either in Orchard Park, in Cleveland for Thursday’s joint practice, or Saturday’s preseason game against the Browns.
    — Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Avengers Infinity Defense will see the return of Thanos, the Big Bad of Marvel's Infinity Saga.
    — Sean Keane, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026
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