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departure

[dih-pahr-cher] / dɪˈpɑr tʃər /




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The market’s brutal Friday selloff was a sharp departure from its recent gains.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Chelsea feel they are due compensation under the terms of Maresca's departure as he was contracted to the club until 2029 and left just six months ago.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

The departure of Sherritt would be particularly significant.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

Shortly before their 8:30 departure time, organizer Rhys Martin called drivers together.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

A week before my departure, while Mima is out of the house, Sadik taps four times.

From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar




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