as in farewell
an expression of good wishes at parting
we bid our adieus and were off
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Michael Easton also bid an abrupt adieu to Port Charles in the summer.
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Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2024
Yes, there’s something bittersweet about bidding adieu to summer’s last berries, peaches, and tomatoes.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2024
Known for its farming roots, the rural Canyon County community is ideal for those looking to bid adieu to big city life, and if that sounds like you, a 450-acre spread with ties to an influential Idaho family is now up for grabs at $22.5 million.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2024
Andy Cohen is bidding adieu to his longtime New York City home, and, in classic Cohen fashion, he’s recruited a reality TV star to sell it.
—Megan Johnson, Architectural Digest, 4 Sep. 2024
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Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2024
Yes, there’s something bittersweet about bidding adieu to summer’s last berries, peaches, and tomatoes.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2024
Known for its farming roots, the rural Canyon County community is ideal for those looking to bid adieu to big city life, and if that sounds like you, a 450-acre spread with ties to an influential Idaho family is now up for grabs at $22.5 million.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2024
Andy Cohen is bidding adieu to his longtime New York City home, and, in classic Cohen fashion, he’s recruited a reality TV star to sell it.
—Megan Johnson, Architectural Digest, 4 Sep. 2024
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“Adieu.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adieu. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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