: a demonstration of goodwill and enthusiasm for the beginning of a new venture (such as a trip)
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Harris visited Allentown and Pittsburgh before her final send-off in Philly.
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Mike D'onofrio, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
Despite their integral roles in Bruno’s life, Drago and Steve’s inevitable send-offs are missing a sense of sincerity, though the actors do their best with the limited resources.
—Courtney Howard, Variety, 31 Oct. 2024
Being in that crowd was a reminder of the millions of fans she’s made happy over the years, and her tearful grin at this Midwest send-off, suggests how happy their attention and affection made her.
—Joe Berkowitz, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2024
Good Omens is getting a final send-off, albeit a truncated one.
—Peter White, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2024
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Mike D'onofrio, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
Despite their integral roles in Bruno’s life, Drago and Steve’s inevitable send-offs are missing a sense of sincerity, though the actors do their best with the limited resources.
—Courtney Howard, Variety, 31 Oct. 2024
Being in that crowd was a reminder of the millions of fans she’s made happy over the years, and her tearful grin at this Midwest send-off, suggests how happy their attention and affection made her.
—Joe Berkowitz, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2024
Good Omens is getting a final send-off, albeit a truncated one.
—Peter White, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2024
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“Send-off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/send-off. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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