- present participle of depart.
departing
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United Airlines released a statement Friday saying it would waive change fees and fare differences for passengers who opt to reschedule their trip for a new flight departing on or before Nov. 20.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 14, 2026
“Due to extraordinary circumstances and for reasons of safety,” the FAA advisory read, “all departing traffic should remain ground stopped until further notice.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 13, 2026
“If departing colleagues receive little support, it can damage morale and make people question their own job security.”
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 6, 2026
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
The waitress brings Celia’s mint tea, not even glancing at the cards before departing again.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
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