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adieu

[uh-doo, uh-dyoo, a-dyœ] / əˈdu, əˈdyu, aˈdyœ /
NOUN
parting remark or action
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"He never stopped renewing himself, reinventing himself, and in doing so conquering successive generations," Macron said, adding: "Adieu Bébel."

From Reuters • Sep. 9, 2021

Protesters surrounded Bamako's independence monument throughout the afternoon and into the evening, many carrying signs that read, "Adieu, IBK."

From Washington Post • Aug. 18, 2020

I tremble as I carry away their childhood pictures, My mind persists in remembering their games Adieu, the beautiful portico that decorated my living room Adieu, my golden dreams.

From The New Yorker • May 7, 2019

If this approach you cannot take, then let’s now say Adieu!

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2019

On the stage, Mr. Shakespeare gave the cue in his hollow ghost's voice: "Adieu, adieu, adieu. Remember me."

From "The Shakespeare Stealer" by Gary L. Blackwood




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