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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Neither Stevens nor Christopher are listed on the Heat’s roster for summer league, likely indicating their departures.
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 27 June 2025
Despite his longevity, Antonio’s impending departure is the best move for both parties, with head coach Graham Potter aiming to kickstart a new era in 2025-26.
—Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 27 June 2025
As fans may recall, Berk announced his departure from the series in November 2023 after eight seasons.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 27 June 2025
The fact that the French club had its best performances after the departure of superstars Messi, Neymar and Kylian Mbappé was mentioned quite a bit by fans and media during the recent Champions League tournament, which surely didn’t sit well with the Argentine legend.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 27 June 2025
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 27 June 2025
Despite his longevity, Antonio’s impending departure is the best move for both parties, with head coach Graham Potter aiming to kickstart a new era in 2025-26.
—Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 27 June 2025
As fans may recall, Berk announced his departure from the series in November 2023 after eight seasons.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 27 June 2025
The fact that the French club had its best performances after the departure of superstars Messi, Neymar and Kylian Mbappé was mentioned quite a bit by fans and media during the recent Champions League tournament, which surely didn’t sit well with the Argentine legend.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 27 June 2025
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“Departure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/departure. Accessed 30 Jun. 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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