riddance
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It is not uncommon for an orchestra to say good riddance to an outgoing conductor, indicating it is time for something new and different.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 26, 2026
“At the end of my voicemail,” Gorka recounted, “I said, ‘Good riddance to you, Joe.’”
From Salon ● Apr. 22, 2026
"Good riddance," said Senate Democratic minority leader Chuck Schumer.
From Barron's ● Mar. 5, 2026
Thus, to the “tyranny”—to the “dead hand”—of gold, he says good riddance.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 12, 2025
“I haven’t see her,” Louise was shouting, “and I tell you, I wash my hands of her. If she’s missing, I say good riddance! Good riddance to bad rubbish. ”
From "The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup and a Spool of Thread" by Kate DiCamillo
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