: a demonstration of goodwill and enthusiasm for the beginning of a new venture (such as a trip)
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In the few hours between the staff announcement and the board meeting that would finalize her departure, district employees organized an impromptu send-off celebration for Allen.
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Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 24 Feb. 2026
While Annie steals away to Memphis in the middle of the night to find her mother before graduation, the town gives Vernice a proper send-off to Spelman with her church raising money to help her purchase supplies, affirming that her pursuit is a noble one that deserves community support.
—Tembe Denton-Hurst, Vulture, 24 Feb. 2026
Hansi Flick’s team gave Laporta the perfect send-off with their win against Mallorca, where neither the team — nor Lamine Yamal, despite his fine goal — had to be at their best.
—Laia Cervelló Herrero, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
The 24-year-old Patriots fan is headed to Super Bowl LX in California after winning two tickets during the Bud Light contest at the team's Super Bowl send-off on Sunday morning.
—Paul Burton, CBS News, 2 Feb. 2026
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Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 24 Feb. 2026
While Annie steals away to Memphis in the middle of the night to find her mother before graduation, the town gives Vernice a proper send-off to Spelman with her church raising money to help her purchase supplies, affirming that her pursuit is a noble one that deserves community support.
—Tembe Denton-Hurst, Vulture, 24 Feb. 2026
Hansi Flick’s team gave Laporta the perfect send-off with their win against Mallorca, where neither the team — nor Lamine Yamal, despite his fine goal — had to be at their best.
—Laia Cervelló Herrero, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
The 24-year-old Patriots fan is headed to Super Bowl LX in California after winning two tickets during the Bud Light contest at the team's Super Bowl send-off on Sunday morning.
—Paul Burton, CBS News, 2 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for send-off
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“Send-off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/send-off. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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