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departure

[dih-pahr-cher] / dɪˈpɑr tʃər /




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Glori’s character also represents a refreshing departure from the way Latina women are often portrayed onscreen.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026

But does her sudden departure highlight the challenges broadcasters face covering the women's game in an ever-changing media landscape?

From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026

The possible departure of UBS has plunged Switzerland into its latest existential crisis over how much it wants finance to define its economic identity.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026

These little fellas represent a departure from all of that: cuddly digital pals whose highest calling is to help you reclaim some of your time.

From Slate ● Oct. 14, 2026

Duane twisted his neck around, following Magic’s sudden departure, watching the whole unexpected episode unravel before his eyes in slow motion.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el

RSF has said that a third country has offered him asylum, without specifying which, but that departures planned for February and June were cancelled after Thai immigration authorities withheld exit clearance without explanation.

From Barron's ● Oct. 8, 2026

After LeBron James led a wave of veteran departures, the Lakers rebuilt around Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026

The departures of Devon Energy and Expand Energy are the latest sign that oil-and-gas mergers are consolidating the industry in Houston.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026

Easyjet was the worst affected airline, with 47 of its 670 scheduled departures cancelled, while British Airways has seen 11 cancellations from its 513 scheduled departures.

From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026

Royal placed the coded messages in the classifieds that informed runaways and conductors of departures.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead


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