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departure

[dih-pahr-cher] / dɪˈpɑr tʃər /




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The new series of Strictly will be presented by Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe, after the departure of Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Booking more than eight months in advance — a mistake many travellers make — or waiting until too close to departure can both result in higher prices.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

The sudden departure of Chairman Albert Manifold shouldn’t distract from the success management has had so far, she adds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Ahead of their departure, Iran played a final friendly against Mali in Antalya on Thursday, which they won 2-0.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

“Sometimes I am tempted to think that Mrs. Pontellier is capricious,” said Madame Lebrun, who was amusing herself immensely and feared that Edna’s abrupt departure might put an end to the pleasure.

From "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin




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