departing

Example Sentences

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Todd Lyons, who was previously acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, oversaw the administration’s migration crackdown before departing last month.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 27, 2026

Alphabet faces an AI talent drain, with key researchers departing for rivals.

From Barron's • Jun. 26, 2026

Likewise, the board has approved several permanent replacements selected by Chait for top administrators who are leaving the district, including the departing deputy superintendent of instruction, Karla Estrada.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2026

The volunteers decontaminate once again before departing, leaving three gravediggers to cover it with soil.

From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026

Each time she awoke feeling torn up with loss, the sight of Kaede departing as painful as a fresh wound.

From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo