Examples of departure in a Sentence
What is your time of departure?
You should plan to arrive at the airport an hour before departure.
a schedule of arrivals and departures
The departures of several key employees have caused problems for the company.
her sudden departure from the company
The team has struggled since the departure of its head coach.
His previous movies have all been comedies, so this dramatic role is a real departure for him.
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His departure from the Penguins comes at a time when the organization is in transition.
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Josh Yohe, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
The Dodgers overcame the departure, collecting nine runs and 14 hits to win 9-2 and claim the series over the Pirates.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2025
Moore and Mahon’s departures are hugely significant for the Brit TV landscape and the annoucements come within just two months of each other.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2025
Still, Connolly's departure could pave the way for a younger leader as older Democrats continue to announce retirements in the wake of the 2024 election loss, which saw the issue of age at the forefront.
—Lalee Ibssa, ABC News, 28 Apr. 2025
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Josh Yohe, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
The Dodgers overcame the departure, collecting nine runs and 14 hits to win 9-2 and claim the series over the Pirates.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2025
Moore and Mahon’s departures are hugely significant for the Brit TV landscape and the annoucements come within just two months of each other.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2025
Still, Connolly's departure could pave the way for a younger leader as older Democrats continue to announce retirements in the wake of the 2024 election loss, which saw the issue of age at the forefront.
—Lalee Ibssa, ABC News, 28 Apr. 2025
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“Departure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/departure. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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departure
noun
de·par·ture
di-ˈpär-chər 
1
: the act of going away
2
: a setting out (as on a new course)
3
: a change from a usual course or standard
a departure from tradition
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