leave-taking
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of leave-taking
Middle English word dating back to 1325–75
Example Sentences
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The clip did not directly address his leave-taking from Fox or the reasons for it.
From Washington Times • Apr. 26, 2023
To see someone simply disappear feels even worse than if there is a ceremonial leave-taking, sad as that is.
From Washington Post • Feb. 15, 2022
He could be shed-a-tear somber in “Apopemptic,” which means leave-taking and is a tribute to Louis Andriessen.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 26, 2021
Under California’s program, the biggest gain in leave-taking is seen for Black mothers, who became more likely to take maternity leave, according to Ms. Rossin-Slater’s research.
From New York Times • Oct. 18, 2021
Even now he could feel the start of the long journey, the leave-taking, the going away from the self he had been.
From "Fahrenheit 451" by Ray Bradbury
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