depart
Example Sentences
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Subsequent orders weakened federal workers’ labor protections External link, mandated agency reorganization External link plans, and restricted new hires External link to no more than one for every four workers who departed.
From Barron's
In the 1950s, after the railroad departed and took the economy with it, two Seattleites conceived a plan to save the town: adopt a Bavarian theme and bet big on tourism.
Root screamed in frustration as he departed for 39.
From BBC
Several key partners had already left the firm before that decision, but the deal prompted several lawyers in the litigation group to depart as well.
When Nancy's appointment was confirmed on 4 December, joining from Major League Soccer side Columbus Crew, Celtic had won seven of their previous eight matches under O'Neill, who had taken temporary charge after Rodgers departed.
From BBC
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