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Vocabulary Entry
dunkirk
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A town in northern France, known for its historical significance, particularly during World War II.
Example Sentences
"Dunkirk was the site of a famous evacuation during World War II."
"Many soldiers were rescued at Dunkirk in a dramatic operation."
"The film 'Dunkirk' portrays the events of that crucial evacuation."
V
verb
To evacuate or withdraw in a manner reminiscent of the Dunkirk evacuation, often used in a figurative sense.
Example Sentences
"The team was forced to dunkirk after the project faced insurmountable challenges."
"When the situation worsened, they decided to dunkirk rather than continue risking resources."
"He had to dunkirk from the meeting when it became unproductive."