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Goodbyes don’t tend to mean much in the Hollywood franchise system.

From Washington Times • Jun. 27, 2023

Smith is a Brit and Grammy award-winner, known for songs such as Too Good at Goodbyes and I'm Not the Only One, and scored a third UK number one album earlier this year with Gloria.

From BBC • May 25, 2023

Goodbyes were said quickly, and the new passengers who climbed aboard heaved a sigh of relief as the boat pulled off.

From New York Times • Sep. 10, 2017

Goodbyes are never easy, especially when you are leaving the comfortable confines of Congress.

From New York Times • Dec. 19, 2014

"Goodbyes till then!" he exalted, then after he kissed her hand again, he walked off in the direction of the café, and shouted greetings to some men sitting at the nearest table.

From Scorched Earth by Petrovic, Walter D.