: a demonstration of goodwill and enthusiasm for the beginning of a new venture (such as a trip)
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Feted in a send-off by American and Chinese dignitaries and accompanied by an entourage from both countries, the young VIPs, Yun Chuan and Xin Bao, are now settling in to their official quarters at the San Diego Zoo, priming for their debut public appearance.
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Ann Scott Tyson, The Christian Science Monitor, 9 July 2024
This comes after her character Meredith Grey was given an emotional send-off in Season 19, and despite appearing in 10 episodes in Season 20, her presence in future episodes was uncertain.
—William Earl, Variety, 9 July 2024
Facilitating Easton’s sudden send-off was a storyline in which the passing of Finn’s father (played by Gregory Harrison) triggered a depression that in turn nudged the good doc off the wagon.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 5 July 2024
The Americans will play a pair of send-off matches before leaving for France.
—Anne M Peterson, Baltimore Sun, 26 June 2024
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Ann Scott Tyson, The Christian Science Monitor, 9 July 2024
This comes after her character Meredith Grey was given an emotional send-off in Season 19, and despite appearing in 10 episodes in Season 20, her presence in future episodes was uncertain.
—William Earl, Variety, 9 July 2024
Facilitating Easton’s sudden send-off was a storyline in which the passing of Finn’s father (played by Gregory Harrison) triggered a depression that in turn nudged the good doc off the wagon.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 5 July 2024
The Americans will play a pair of send-off matches before leaving for France.
—Anne M Peterson, Baltimore Sun, 26 June 2024
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“Send-off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/send-off. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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