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Pompeo also opened up about her decision to step away from \"Grey's Anatomy\" during the show's 19th season, telling the magazine, \"I am entering a very exciting phase of my life, if I do say so myself.\"

Fans learned of Pompeo's limited role before the season premiered and, after appearing in a handful of episodes, she is poised to make her final appearance as a main cast member in the midseason premiere, airing Feb. 23.

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