: a demonstration of goodwill and enthusiasm for the beginning of a new venture (such as a trip)
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The Americans will play a pair of send-off matches before leaving for France.
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Anne M Peterson, Baltimore Sun, 26 June 2024
After the send-off, Samantha Miller and Hutchinson, along with his nephew and brother-in-law, climbed into a golf cart to go to their rental property for the night.
—Praveena Somasundaram, Washington Post, 23 June 2024
To fill the void following Brittney’s June 23 send-off, the Masterpiece series on June 30 will introduce English actor Rishi Nair (Hollyoaks) as Will’s successor, Alphy Kotteram.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 18 June 2024
The event will also host a Tribute to Team USA, hosted by former Olympian Shawn Johnson East, delivering a send-off to the athletes competing in this year’s Olympic Games in Paris.
—Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 18 June 2024
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Anne M Peterson, Baltimore Sun, 26 June 2024
After the send-off, Samantha Miller and Hutchinson, along with his nephew and brother-in-law, climbed into a golf cart to go to their rental property for the night.
—Praveena Somasundaram, Washington Post, 23 June 2024
To fill the void following Brittney’s June 23 send-off, the Masterpiece series on June 30 will introduce English actor Rishi Nair (Hollyoaks) as Will’s successor, Alphy Kotteram.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 18 June 2024
The event will also host a Tribute to Team USA, hosted by former Olympian Shawn Johnson East, delivering a send-off to the athletes competing in this year’s Olympic Games in Paris.
—Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 18 June 2024
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“Send-off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/send-off. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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