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camp
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refugee
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brain drain
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to settle
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to relocate
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a military facility where troops are stationed for training or operational purposes

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The soldiers returned to camp after their training exercises.
They set up camp near the front lines during the conflict.
refugee
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a person who is forced to leave their own country because of war, natural disaster, etc.

brain drain
brain drain
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/ˈbreɪn dreɪn/
Idiom

a situation in which highly intelligent or skilled people of a country move to another country so that they can live a better life

What is the origin of the idiom "make a go of something" and when to use it?

The idiom "brain drain" originated in the 1960s and was initially used to describe the migration of highly skilled professionals, particularly scientists, from developing countries to more developed nations. It is often discussed in the context of workforce dynamics, economic development, and global migration patterns.

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to settle
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to follow a more secure and stable lifestyle with a permanent job and home

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to relocate
to relocate
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/ˌɹiˈɫoʊkeɪt/

to move to a new place or position

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