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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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.
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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
The going-away party Piccioli threw for him at the end of April, with everyone wearing I ❤ SdS T-shirts, made the rounds on social media.
—Nicole Phelps, Vogue, 20 Sep. 2023
Before Seacrest's final appearance as co-host on Live with Kelly and Ryan, Ripa presented her longtime friend and colleague with a custom going-away gift perfect for any retiree.
—Dave Quinn, Peoplemag, 14 Apr. 2023
The peer-to-peer apps offer an easy way to donate to a friend, say someone who is buying the latest going-away gift at the office.
—Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 4 Apr. 2023
Following a going-away party on Dec. 20, the Martinezes discovered there was a screw in one of their car tires.
—Dallas News, 20 Mar. 2023
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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
The going-away party Piccioli threw for him at the end of April, with everyone wearing I ❤ SdS T-shirts, made the rounds on social media.
—Nicole Phelps, Vogue, 20 Sep. 2023
Before Seacrest's final appearance as co-host on Live with Kelly and Ryan, Ripa presented her longtime friend and colleague with a custom going-away gift perfect for any retiree.
—Dave Quinn, Peoplemag, 14 Apr. 2023
The peer-to-peer apps offer an easy way to donate to a friend, say someone who is buying the latest going-away gift at the office.
—Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 4 Apr. 2023
Following a going-away party on Dec. 20, the Martinezes discovered there was a screw in one of their car tires.
—Dallas News, 20 Mar. 2023
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“Going-away.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/going-away. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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