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departing
  • present participle of depart.

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Departing senators are typically invited to get up and give goodbye speeches, and Miller’s was, by all accounts, memorable.

From Slate • Dec. 18, 2025

Departing offensive coordinator Charlie Weis Jr., has been granted permission by Kiffin, LSU and Mississippi to return to the Rebels in the same capacity for the playoffs.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 3, 2025

Departing Venezuela could mean losing his freedom and fortune.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 26, 2025

Departing legislators have cited reasons such as age and party strategy.

From Barron's • Nov. 3, 2025

Departing their high camp at 1:15 on the morning of May 17, two Ladakhis and three Sherpas soon came upon the frozen bodies of their teammates.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer