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Casual DismissalPlay
Implies sending away without much thought or care, often due to frustration or disappointment. SlideAfter repeated warnings, the boss finally shipped off the negligent employee.
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Forceful DecisionPlay
Suggests a decision someone else makes for you, usually without your desire or consent. SlideHer parents shipped her off to summer camp against her wishes.
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Last ResortPlay
Indicates a choice made after other options have failed or are unavailable. SlideWith all local schools full, we had to ship off our kid to his aunt's district.