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
She had told him on the previous night, at what place she was to view the embarkment; and she detected the first movement which showed him to be on the watch for her.
From A Song of a Single Note A Love Story by Barr, Amelia Edith Huddleston
The date of the embarkment of the Headquarters Staff was fixed for Friday, August 14th.
From 1914 by French, John Denton Pinkstone, Earl of Ypres
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)
Two days before the embarkment of the troops Colonel DeLancey called one morning on the Elder.
From A Song of a Single Note A Love Story by Barr, Amelia Edith Huddleston
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
