In a sentence
Six example sentences with outgoing, each labelled with its topic.
The outgoing governor spent her last week signing pardons and clearing files the next administration would never see.
Politics
The outgoing chief executive stayed six weeks as an adviser, then sold every share she still held.
Business
Outgoing flights were held on the tarmac for two hours while a storm cell crossed the far end of the runway.
Travel
The outgoing coach cleared his office in one afternoon, leaving the playbook on the desk for his successor.
Basketball
The outgoing conductor chose a farewell program of works she had premiered during her twelve seasons with the orchestra.
Music
The outgoing judge spent her final week issuing rulings on every motion so nothing would wait for her replacement.
Law
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Found in 4 published word lists
- Computer Science Word ListAuthoritative
- 5000 GRE Words (widely used study list)Recognized
- GRE 3000+ word list (widely used study list)Recognized
- GRE Word List 4700 (widely used study list)Recognized
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