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Examples
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The Ladies of Grace Adieu is a beautiful little book, isn't it?
A Ranty Post about Birthdays, Holidays, Book giveaways, and 3 More Challenges 2008
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Finally, after mutual promises, exhortations, and endearments, Peregrine took his leave, his heart being so full that he could scarce pronounce the word Adieu! and, mounting his horse at the door, set out with Pipes for the garrison.
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When she saw him, she stretched out her arms, said in English, "Adieu, my dear!" and fell dead.
The Letters of Charles Dickens Vol. 3 (of 3), 1836-1870 Charles Dickens 1841
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In one room entitled "Adieu myths", the exhibition also debunks the idea that the cockerel was a Gallic emblem, even if gallus in Latin means "cockerel" and "Gaul".
Telegraph.co.uk - Telegraph online, Daily Telegraph and Sunday Telegraph Henry Samuel 2011
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In one room entitled "Adieu myths", the exhibition also debunks the idea that the cockerel was a Gallic emblem, even if gallus in Latin means "cockerel" and "Gaul".
Telegraph.co.uk - Telegraph online, Daily Telegraph and Sunday Telegraph Henry Samuel 2011
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During the performance the Ghost tipsily made his exit, "repeating 'Adieu' and 'Remember me' many more times than the Bard intended," Mr. Plummer recalls.
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The French, on taking leave, say "Adieu," thus distinctly recognising the providential power of the Creator; and the same meaning is indeed conveyed in our English word, "good-bye," which is corruption of "God be with you."
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"Adieu," said the Marquis, with evident regret at parting.
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"Adieu –" He uttered that "adieu" in so expressive a manner that the sobs redoubled.
The Ruin of a Princess Cl 1912
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"Der gefangene Sänger" is only a slight variant at first on the "Adieu" credited to Schubert; it is thereafter excellent.
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