send packing

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: to send off or dismiss roughly or in disgrace

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The premiere saw the gutting double elimination of The Next Step alum Briar Nolet and Dancing With the Stars Juniors contender Jake Monreal, while episode 2 saw Miami’s Benji Castro sent packing. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 28 July 2026 But Wheeler didn’t make his first start until April 25, three days before Rob Thomson was sent packing. — Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 7 July 2026

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