departure
noun
an act or instance of departing.
departures
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pluralof departure.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The departures of these women isn’t because none of the administration’s men have been implicated in misconduct or corrupt dealings.
From Salon ● Oct. 17, 2026
RSF has said that a third country has offered him asylum, without specifying which, but that departures planned for February and June were cancelled after Thai immigration authorities withheld exit clearance without explanation.
From Barron's ● Oct. 8, 2026
After LeBron James led a wave of veteran departures, the Lakers rebuilt around Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026
Younger workers account for most hires and departures, raising training costs and potentially slowing productivity, he reckons.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
I’m not sure what our feelings were, witnessing these departures.
From "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro
