comings and goings

noun

: the activity of people arriving at and leaving a place

He sat in the café watching the comings and goings of the customers.

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They were also encouraged not to post images of expensive items or live updates of their comings and goings on social media. —

Scott Thompson, Fox News, 21 Jan. 2025 Guests will feel almost like locals, stepping out of stately rooms onto porches and balconies to watch the comings and goings of daily neighborhood life. —

Jill K. Robinson, AFAR Media, 16 Jan. 2025 According to the account that has accurately tracked the comings and goings of UFC fighters for nearly four years, the No. 1 MMA promotion in the world officially said goodbye to four fighters—including Hall-of-Famer Urijah Faber. —

Brian Mazique, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025 They were also encouraged not to post live updates of their comings and goings on social media or showcasing their expensive items online. —

Scott Thompson, Fox News, 30 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for comings and goings

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