comings and goings
noun
: the activity of people arriving at and leaving a place
He sat in the café watching the comings and goings of the customers.
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The cockerel had grown for more than a century, present for the comings and goings of the village, its births and deaths.
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Sophie Elmhirst, The New Yorker, 17 Oct. 2024
The General Hospital cast has experienced quite a few significant comings and goings in the past few months, beginning in April with TVLine’s exclusive report that Nicholas Alexander Chavez wasn’t returning to the role of Spencer.
—Andy Swift, TVLine, 6 Oct. 2024
Visit a store, make a purchase, chat with staff and observe the comings and goings.
—Shaun Lewis, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
The yacht also features a sizable bow with a touch-and-go helipad that can facilitate comings and goings.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2024
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Sophie Elmhirst, The New Yorker, 17 Oct. 2024
The General Hospital cast has experienced quite a few significant comings and goings in the past few months, beginning in April with TVLine’s exclusive report that Nicholas Alexander Chavez wasn’t returning to the role of Spencer.
—Andy Swift, TVLine, 6 Oct. 2024
Visit a store, make a purchase, chat with staff and observe the comings and goings.
—Shaun Lewis, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
The yacht also features a sizable bow with a touch-and-go helipad that can facilitate comings and goings.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2024
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“Comings and goings.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/comings%20and%20goings. Accessed 25 Oct. 2024.
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