leave-taking

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Recent Examples of leave-taking How can a child understand this kind of leave-taking? Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 26 Jan. 2024 With Nitti’s leave-taking, McEntire sent home Noah Spencer and Ms. Monet, with Ruby Leigh, Jordan Ranier and Jacquie Roar moving on to the live shows. Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 28 Nov. 2023 Forest fires were lowering human birth weights, zoo chimpanzees in Kyoto enjoy virtual forests, and the chimpanzees of the Bossou community are formal in their greetings but unceremonious in their leave-taking. Matthew Gavin Frank, Harper's Magazine, 21 Feb. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for leave-taking
Noun
  • Neither Stevens nor Christopher are listed on the Heat’s roster for summer league, likely indicating their departures.
    Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 27 June 2025
  • Despite his longevity, Antonio’s impending departure is the best move for both parties, with head coach Graham Potter aiming to kickstart a new era in 2025-26.
    Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 27 June 2025
Noun
  • Jayson Tatum said his public farewells to two fellow Celtics champions on Wednesday.
    Zack Cox, Hartford Courant, 25 June 2025
  • This would ensure the largest possible crowd for their farewell.
    Andrew Ravens‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025

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“Leave-taking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leave-taking. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.

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