The captain was sending down the lifeboats as the ship began to list.

By midnight, she was sending word to the families about the safe arrival.

Whenever she sends word about a change, the entire office prepares immediately.

Every evening, the security guard sends away loiterers from the building entrance.

After the long meeting, Anna stood by the door, sending away the last of the visitors with a tired smile.

I remember my mother sending away for rare flower seeds every spring so she could plant them in the garden.

The comedian sends up the latest political scandals in his new routine, making the audience laugh and think.

The comedian, sending up the politician's mannerisms, had the audience roaring with laughter.

She sends away for a vintage comic whenever she has some spare money.

The referee's sendings-off changed the outcome of the match.