: a demonstration of goodwill and enthusiasm for the beginning of a new venture (such as a trip)
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Tesfaye has been teasing retirement for his Weeknd persona, and what better send-off than one more performance at the Grammys?
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Bethy Squires, Vulture, 2 Feb. 2025
But her send-off to him also stood out in his mind.
—Kate Hogan, People.com, 31 Jan. 2025
A day before Bao Li and Qing Bao’s send-off, Chinese officials rushed to change the event’s location to a more secluded hotel, likely to prevent a repeat of scenes in June, when a small group of protesters gathered outside the Dujiangyan panda base with banners opposing their transfer.
—Nectar Gan, CNN, 26 Jan. 2025
The owner wanted Lou to get as much love as possible for a proper send-off.
—Liz O'Connell, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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Bethy Squires, Vulture, 2 Feb. 2025
But her send-off to him also stood out in his mind.
—Kate Hogan, People.com, 31 Jan. 2025
A day before Bao Li and Qing Bao’s send-off, Chinese officials rushed to change the event’s location to a more secluded hotel, likely to prevent a repeat of scenes in June, when a small group of protesters gathered outside the Dujiangyan panda base with banners opposing their transfer.
—Nectar Gan, CNN, 26 Jan. 2025
The owner wanted Lou to get as much love as possible for a proper send-off.
—Liz O'Connell, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Send-off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/send-off. Accessed 11 Feb. 2025.
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