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departing
  • present participle of depart.

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That part of Indian American culture will be lost next season, with Ganesh officially departing at the end of Season 2.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Speaking to reporters before departing for the United States, Cheng said she hopes her party can play a key role in regional peace efforts and "gain deeper trust from the US".

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

In a speech before departing his post, Gonzales alleged that authorities in the southern African country were “letting the United States pay for healthcare while officials diverted government funds to their own pockets.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

The famed departing music director eagerly embraced Harding, and the pair strolled arm-in-arm as the Rockies warmed up.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

We admitted we were not departing for some hours, until darkness.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson