was departing
- past progressive of depart.
Example Sentences
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Later on Friday, Nike said its chief innovation officer, Tony Bignell, was departing the company “to pursue his creative and philanthropic passions.”
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 10, 2026
Fortune Brands earlier this month announced that CEO Nicholas Fink was departing to pursue another leadership opportunity.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 23, 2026
Musk, an early investor in OpenAI, sued the nonprofit last year, alleging it was departing from its mission to benefit humanity.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 14, 2025
In a post on Meta's Facebook on Thursday, Sir Nick, a former leader of the Liberal Democrats, said he was departing the company after nearly seven years.
From BBC ● Jan. 2, 2025
Thus, gradually, in solemn majesty, the Glory of the Lord, which had dwelt visibly in the Temple in the midst of His people, was departing.
From The Prophet Ezekiel An Analytical Exposition by Gaebelein, Arno C.
