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Recent Examples of send-off
As Carter’s beloved Bible hymns and country music rang out, President Biden and President-elect Trump joined former presidents Barack Obama, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton at the extraordinary send-off at the Washington National Cathedral.
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Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 9 Jan. 2025
That's perfectly exemplified in the season finale which gives everyone a fitting send-off.
—Griff Griffin, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
Those sessions drew visitors from around the world to the small sanctuary where Carter will receive his final send-off after a state funeral at Washington's National Cathedral.
—Brian Smith, arkansasonline.com, 29 Dec. 2024
Unlike many stars of his vintage, there was no hint that this tour might be a farewell, but the closing section would be worthy of any send-off.
—Mark Sutherland, Variety, 19 Dec. 2024
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Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 9 Jan. 2025
That's perfectly exemplified in the season finale which gives everyone a fitting send-off.
—Griff Griffin, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
Those sessions drew visitors from around the world to the small sanctuary where Carter will receive his final send-off after a state funeral at Washington's National Cathedral.
—Brian Smith, arkansasonline.com, 29 Dec. 2024
Unlike many stars of his vintage, there was no hint that this tour might be a farewell, but the closing section would be worthy of any send-off.
—Mark Sutherland, Variety, 19 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for send-off
Noun
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How can a child understand this kind of leave-taking?Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 26 Jan. 2024
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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
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Paramount bid farewell to Bob Bakish, Nike parted ways with John Donahoe and Peloton saw Barry McCarthy step down.Jack Kelly, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Savannah Guthrie, Al Roker, Craig Melvin and Carson Daly are bidding farewell to the Today show staple Hoda Kotb after her 17 years on the show.Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025
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The bon voyage to the month that says goodbye to summer wasn’t all that much cooler.Rick Hurd, The Mercury News, 1 Oct. 2024
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Safe travels, or as the French would say, bon voyage!BYPrarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 29 June 2024
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Follow the restaurant's Instagram page to keep abreast of specials, which can include anything from paella to gorgeous bowls of warming shrimp congee.Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 28 Feb. 2024
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This pork and shiitake congee uses a genius technique of rinsing and freezing the rice prior to cooking, which breaks down the rice and cuts the cook time in half.June Kim, Bon Appétit, 1 Oct. 2024
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“Send-off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/send-off. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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