going-away
adjective
: being something done or given for someone who is leaving to live, study, or travel in a distant place
a going-away present/party
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Though the relationship between Carroll and Wilson was strained toward the end of their time together in Seattle, Wilson attended Carroll’s going-away party from the Seahawks.
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Mike Sando, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
They’ll soon be joined by two more: a benefit concert for fire victims on Saturday and a going-away party for the Mexican firefighters who have helped out in Pacific Palisades.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2025
Forcing the father-sons event as a going-away gesture probably wouldn’t be wise.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2025
The gore-inducing accident happened earlier, at what was supposed to be her going-away party.
—Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2024
Sue has just retired from her longtime real estate firm, her going-away party undermined by her boss (David Pasquesi) grabbing her breast mid-goodbye hug.
—Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2024
The longtime parks employee, now serving as acting supervisor over north end park maintenance, said the city also surprised him with a going-away party.
—Martin Vassolo, Axios, 12 Aug. 2024
Upon his retirement, Calhoun is set to take home a giant going-away present: a $45 million mix of stock awards and options that vest over time.
—Chris Isidore, CNN, 5 Apr. 2024
Her workmates threw her a going-away party on a Friday.
—Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2023
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Mike Sando, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
They’ll soon be joined by two more: a benefit concert for fire victims on Saturday and a going-away party for the Mexican firefighters who have helped out in Pacific Palisades.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2025
Forcing the father-sons event as a going-away gesture probably wouldn’t be wise.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2025
The gore-inducing accident happened earlier, at what was supposed to be her going-away party.
—Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2024
Sue has just retired from her longtime real estate firm, her going-away party undermined by her boss (David Pasquesi) grabbing her breast mid-goodbye hug.
—Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2024
The longtime parks employee, now serving as acting supervisor over north end park maintenance, said the city also surprised him with a going-away party.
—Martin Vassolo, Axios, 12 Aug. 2024
Upon his retirement, Calhoun is set to take home a giant going-away present: a $45 million mix of stock awards and options that vest over time.
—Chris Isidore, CNN, 5 Apr. 2024
Her workmates threw her a going-away party on a Friday.
—Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2023
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“Going-away.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/going-away. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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