: a demonstration of goodwill and enthusiasm for the beginning of a new venture (such as a trip)
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The Irishman believes there is no better send-off for John Cena.
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Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
He was booed by a significant section of fans after announcing his plan to leave in May, but was ultimately given a warm send-off amid the Premier League title celebrations.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
That means they could be crafted by the artist’s right-hand men — like Mobb Deep’s Infinite, where Prodigy’s longtime music partners Havoc and the Alchemist gave their all to a fitting send-off to the Infamous group.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2025
With crew members volunteering their service, ground teams transformed every send-off and arrival into a celebration of appreciation.
—Chase Jordan
october 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 Oct. 2025
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Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
He was booed by a significant section of fans after announcing his plan to leave in May, but was ultimately given a warm send-off amid the Premier League title celebrations.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
That means they could be crafted by the artist’s right-hand men — like Mobb Deep’s Infinite, where Prodigy’s longtime music partners Havoc and the Alchemist gave their all to a fitting send-off to the Infamous group.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2025
With crew members volunteering their service, ground teams transformed every send-off and arrival into a celebration of appreciation.
—Chase Jordan
october 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 Oct. 2025
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“Send-off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/send-off. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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