- present participle of depart.
departing
Example Sentences
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Before departing Washington on Monday, Rubio said he was open to the possibility of a sideline meeting with China's top diplomat Wang Yi, who will also be in Manila.
From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026
But in a departing statement on Monday, seen exclusively by the BBC, Lord Timpson said he was stepping down and it was an "honour" to serve in the post.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
Videos circulated by local and pro-Cuba outlets showed a tearful send-off from residents who gave the departing Cuban staff an ovation as they left the ophthalmology clinics they had been operating.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
The airport reported about 6.2 million arriving and departing passengers in 2025.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
He said good-bye and left, checking both ways down the corridor before departing.
From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld
