: a demonstration of goodwill and enthusiasm for the beginning of a new venture (such as a trip)
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Tracey is proud of her for choosing that ballet as her send-off.
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Gia Kourlas, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2025
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This game may offer him the chance to cap off his career with a second championship, a fitting send-off after a remarkable 15-season tenure.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 8 Feb. 2025
The closing ceremony of the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler will feature performances by Jelly Roll, Barenaked Ladies and The War and Treaty, rounding out the event with a high-energy musical send-off.
—Erin Hill, People.com, 8 Feb. 2025
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Gia Kourlas, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2025
Watch a supercut of every incredible Jonathan LaPaglia Australian Survivor final words send-off
Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free daily newsletter to get breaking news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 11 Feb. 2025
This game may offer him the chance to cap off his career with a second championship, a fitting send-off after a remarkable 15-season tenure.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 8 Feb. 2025
The closing ceremony of the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler will feature performances by Jelly Roll, Barenaked Ladies and The War and Treaty, rounding out the event with a high-energy musical send-off.
—Erin Hill, People.com, 8 Feb. 2025
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“Send-off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/send-off. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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