: a demonstration of goodwill and enthusiasm for the beginning of a new venture (such as a trip)
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This send-off mixes new stunts with archival footage, promising the usual outlandish pranks and blunt-force impacts to sensitive bodily regions.
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Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
The Markham Park District executive director caused quite the scene last weekend after hiring a helicopter for her daughter's prom send-off, which landed in a public park without proper authorization.
—Jermont Terry, CBS News, 14 May 2026
This is time allocated for friends to come together for a proper send-off for the bride-to-be.
—Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
As part of The Late Show’s send-off week, Stephen Colbert hosted fellow podcast Strike Force Five members Seth Meyers, Jimmy Kimmel, Jimmy Fallon, and John Oliver.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 12 May 2026
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Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
The Markham Park District executive director caused quite the scene last weekend after hiring a helicopter for her daughter's prom send-off, which landed in a public park without proper authorization.
—Jermont Terry, CBS News, 14 May 2026
This is time allocated for friends to come together for a proper send-off for the bride-to-be.
—Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
As part of The Late Show’s send-off week, Stephen Colbert hosted fellow podcast Strike Force Five members Seth Meyers, Jimmy Kimmel, Jimmy Fallon, and John Oliver.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 12 May 2026
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“Send-off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/send-off. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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