embarkment
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At sunset, Captain Alwi extends his hand to mine in a cleansing dose of liberty in our ad hoc port of embarkment.
From Time Magazine Archive
Truxtun was released, and the Attorney for the United States called Blennerhassett's servants to prove the array at the island and the embarkment upon the Ohio.
From Lewis Rand by Johnston, Mary
He was about a half-a-mile from where the barges lay moored against the stone-faced embarkment.
From Wang the Ninth The Story of a Chinese Boy by Putnam Weale, B. L. (Bertram Lenox)
Among the records of the town of Southampton, they have a minute and authentic account, drawn p. 83up at that time, of the encampment of Henry V. near the town, before his embarkment for France.
From Memoir of Jane Austen by Austen-Leigh, James Edward
The English still retaining their positions at nightfall, their embarkment was now certain, and General Hope, who had taken the command, pushed forward the preparations for departure.
From World's Best Histories — Volume 7: France by Guizot, M. (François)
