leave-takings

the leave-taking was emotional, with many tears shed.

he offered a warm leave-taking speech to the departing team.

the formal leave-taking ceremony took place this morning.

after a brief leave-taking, she boarded the plane.

we exchanged heartfelt leave-taking words before parting ways.

the leave-taking process was surprisingly smooth and efficient.

she gave a tearful leave-taking hug to her children.

the leave-taking dinner was a chance to reminisce about old times.

he made a short leave-taking address to the staff.

their leave-taking was marked by a sense of optimism.