departed

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The news of the cuts comes in advance of the arrival of a new BBC director general, former Google executive Matt Brittin, who will officially succeed the recently departed Tim Davie on 18 May.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Questions about what would come next and whether the two sides would continue to respect a two-week ceasefire was anybody's guess as both the Iranian and American delegations departed Pakistan without a deal.

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026

When Titanic departed on her doomed maiden voyage in April 1912 she was the largest, most luxurious and most technically advanced ship ever to sail the seas.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

These small objects accompanied and assisted the departed in the afterlife.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

“You could certainly bring up your ideas with the lead teachers if you have some,” Dad tells Celia, even though the conversation has long since departed that station.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison