Arrival
Arrival noun - The act of coming upon a scene.
Usage example: the groom blamed his belated arrival for the wedding on a huge traffic snarl
Departing
Departing noun - The act of leaving a place.
Usage example: his departing was accompanied by tears and heartfelt good wishes
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Synonyms for Departing
Both words in one sentence
- X-Wing Series: Wraith Squadron is just departing their base at Folor to begin a training mission, but this is interrupted by the arrival of an Imperial Star Destroyer under the flag of Admiral Trigit.
Source: Things Get Real - Most games in the Quest for Glory franchise take place immediately following one another; Quest for Glory I ends with the Hero departing Spielberg with Khameen, Shema, and Abdulla on their flying carpet, with Quest for Glory II picking up in its credits with their flight and arrival in Shapeir.
Source: Immediate Sequel
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