: a demonstration of goodwill and enthusiasm for the beginning of a new venture (such as a trip)
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Hugh Jackman $50 million ($66 million gross) After the emotional send-off of his Wolverine character in 2017's Logan, nothing short of a massive payday and the opportunity to work with his good friend Ryan Reynolds would have convinced the 56-year-old Jackman to don the adamantium claws once again.
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Matt Craig, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Even an on-court loss would have provided closure — a proper send-off, new motivation for the offseason, and a character-building opportunity to cry after failing to meet a goal.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Feb. 2025
All the characters got nice send-offs in the finale.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 21 Feb. 2025
Tracey is proud of her for choosing that ballet as her send-off.
—Gia Kourlas, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2025
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Matt Craig, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Even an on-court loss would have provided closure — a proper send-off, new motivation for the offseason, and a character-building opportunity to cry after failing to meet a goal.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Feb. 2025
All the characters got nice send-offs in the finale.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 21 Feb. 2025
Tracey is proud of her for choosing that ballet as her send-off.
—Gia Kourlas, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2025
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“Send-off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/send-off. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.
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