: a demonstration of goodwill and enthusiasm for the beginning of a new venture (such as a trip)
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The Charlotte match is one of four send-off friendlies the USMNT will play across the country and will be the team’s first competition after releasing its official World Cup roster.
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Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2026
Not literally, of course, as the fictional hero’s on-screen death was seen in the swan song send-off for actor Daniel Craig’s era in 2021’s No Time to Die.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 28 May 2026
In between those two send-offs came a couple of extraordinary five-setters.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Think of this snack as a daytime boost, rather than a bedtime send-off (for better sleep, try tart cherries and pistachio nuts).
—Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 23 May 2026
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Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2026
Not literally, of course, as the fictional hero’s on-screen death was seen in the swan song send-off for actor Daniel Craig’s era in 2021’s No Time to Die.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 28 May 2026
In between those two send-offs came a couple of extraordinary five-setters.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Think of this snack as a daytime boost, rather than a bedtime send-off (for better sleep, try tart cherries and pistachio nuts).
—Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 23 May 2026
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“Send-off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/send-off. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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