See valedictory in All languages combined, or Wiktionary
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"text": "Barcelona have had a habit of collapsing like a poorly constructed millefeuille in away legs over the past four years. But still, as Jordan Henderson hurled himself about in midfield like a labrador puppy chasing flies, as [Sadio] Mané pressed with sniping menace on the left, there was something valedictory in the air.",
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"text": "While delivering these valedictory observations, Wegg continually disappointed Mr. Boffin of his hand by flourishing it in the air.",
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"ref": "1961 December, “Motive Power Miscellany: Eastern Region”, in Trains Illustrated, London: Ian Allan Publishing, →ISSN, →OCLC, page 760:",
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"text": "When Fyodor had come up to Izzy six months ago, it had been understood as a valedictory mission before getting shunted to an administrator's job at Roskosmos.",
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"text": "Barcelona have had a habit of collapsing like a poorly constructed millefeuille in away legs over the past four years. But still, as Jordan Henderson hurled himself about in midfield like a labrador puppy chasing flies, as [Sadio] Mané pressed with sniping menace on the left, there was something valedictory in the air.",
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"text": "[Jean-Claude] Juncker gave an emotional valedictory. When he stopped speaking, an Italian journalist stood up. \"History will judge you, Mr Juncker,\" the journalist said solemnly, \"but we will never forget you\" before urging a round of applause for the Luxembourger's \"30 years as a true European\".",
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