- present participle of depart.
departing
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Potentially cushioning the recent blows is the fact that departing partners typically forfeit their share of profits at the end of the year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026
News also broke that at least four additional top partners are departing for rival firms and the firm’s would-be incoming leader no longer plans to take the role.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2026
It has been a muddled start with suggestions Newcastle have lacked leadership and experience, with England defender Kieran Trippier, 36, also departing this summer.
From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026
The union said most Royal Mail workers leaving the company were believed to be new starters on part-time contracts, but also said there had been an increase in staff on legacy contracts departing.
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026
Though I really hate kids, the part I hate most about these parties is arriving and departing.
From "I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter" by Erika L. Sánchez
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