: a demonstration of goodwill and enthusiasm for the beginning of a new venture (such as a trip)
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Seniors graduating from a high school in South Carolina got a sentimental send-off from their parents during their final baseball game, according to Today.
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Nicholas Rice, People.com, 24 May 2025
Last year’s party marked a heartfelt send-off for longtime director Ann Philbin, who retired after 25 years at the helm of the institution.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2025
Reckoning were initially touted to be send-off for the franchise.
—Sweta Kaushal, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
Between the statue, the mural, the mosaic, the renaming of a road at the training ground, a host of legends sending their regards and current team-mates hoisting him up into the air, there is not much more that Manchester City could have done to give Kevin De Bruyne a fitting send-off.
—Sam Lee, New York Times, 21 May 2025
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Nicholas Rice, People.com, 24 May 2025
Last year’s party marked a heartfelt send-off for longtime director Ann Philbin, who retired after 25 years at the helm of the institution.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2025
Reckoning were initially touted to be send-off for the franchise.
—Sweta Kaushal, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
Between the statue, the mural, the mosaic, the renaming of a road at the training ground, a host of legends sending their regards and current team-mates hoisting him up into the air, there is not much more that Manchester City could have done to give Kevin De Bruyne a fitting send-off.
—Sam Lee, New York Times, 21 May 2025
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“Send-off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/send-off. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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