Was all the speculation about his departure creating a distraction?

His departure, he said, would have created "a bigger hole than just one seat."

But these departures created room for what were then relatively small financial firms to grow.

His departure creates a fresh opportunity for new and more creative approaches to intelligence.

However, the departure of both leaders created a difficult domestic situation.

His departure created a void, permanently changing the character of the group.

"His departure creates a very big void which will be difficult to fill."

By then the Directorate had been established and the departure created no stir.

His departure, under any circumstances, would create a crisis of confidence.

Their departure in 1990 created much needed additional space.