goodbye

Example Sentences

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Because of those costs, more people are choosing cheaper options like direct cremations - where nobody is present - but for some, that can leave a sense that they have missed out on saying goodbye.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

It’s time for them to say goodbye to the legend.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

As “The Things We Never Say” begins, Artie is saying goodbye to a widowed friend who is moving to Ohio to be close to her daughter.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

"Both physically and mentally, I have been ready to say goodbye," Bright tells BBC Sport.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

We say goodbye, and Jonah and I start jogging toward the nature trail.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison