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adjective

outgoing

leaving a place or a position

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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