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  • And it is not by an easy optimism that we shall consider our present difficulties but by looking them squarely in the face and fighting against them, because we have got to say 'Goodby' to that conspiracy of hope which was our first line of defence against adversity and which is now broken through.

    The Riddle of the Depression 1933

  • "Goodby," I whispered, under my breath, and turned toward the door.

    Dawn O'Hara, the Girl Who Laughed Edna Ferber 1926

  • "Goodby," he said to the monkey, as he vainly tried to take him by the hand again.

    Toby Tyler James Otis 1880

  • I scarcely see your dear face before you must say "Goodby" & are gone.

    Augusta County: Mary Anna Sibert to David H. Evans, December 17, 1868 Mary Anna Sibert 1868

  • I said "Goodby" to him, with good wishes for his health and happiness.

    An Autobiography Catherine Helen Spence 1867

  • "Goodby," she suddenly exclaimed, "they are beckoning me; I must go; try to like me, precious creature; I shall be quite miserable if you do not."

    Ernest Linwood or, The Inner Life of the Author Caroline Lee Hentz 1828

  • It's time for North America to have a funeral and say our "Goodby" to GM ...... no more public money please

    CTV News RSS Feed 2009

  • During the year 1932 it was felt that a great step forward had been made in bringing the world back to an equilibrium, economically and politically, by what was accomplished at Lausanne when German reparations were cut down to almost the vanishing point and when even France, who had the most to suffer by it, showed at least her willingness to take three and an eighth cents and to kiss the rest of the reparations "Goodby".

    The United States Faces the Future 1933

  • (kn+jW) 1030 Kudos for hanging in there Elizabeth. she is the last one standing, after all the other moronettes said "Goodby" ...

    Ace of Spades HQ 2009

  • "Goodby," Ned said to the boy, "I am so sorry you have got hurt.

    Through the Fray A Tale of the Luddite Riots 1867

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