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Plural
departures
1
the act of leaving, usually to begin a journey
- The departure of the train was delayed by half an hour.
- She bid farewell to her family before her departure for college.
- The departure of the ship from the harbor marked the beginning of their cruise vacation.
- They gathered at the airport to see off their friend before her departure for overseas.
- He packed his bags in anticipation of his departure for the backpacking trip.
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a change or deviation from the usual or expected standard
- His choice of attire was a departure from his usual casual style, opting for a more formal look.
- The team's strategy represented a departure from conventional methods, emphasizing creativity over tradition.
- Her bold decision to move to a new city marked a departure from her comfortable, familiar surroundings.
- The professor's unconventional teaching style was a departure from the traditional lecture format.
- The company's innovative product design was a departure from their competitors' offerings in the market.
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3
someone's death
- In the wake of his departure, friends and family gathered to celebrate his life and the impact he had on others.
- The community held a memorial service to honor the late teacher's departure and her contributions to education.
- While her departure was mourned deeply, many found solace in the cherished memories they shared with her.
- They comforted each other, knowing that her departure was not the end, but a transition to a different journey.