riddance
Example Sentences
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Up until those moments, Scotland were in mortal danger of being sent on their way with a collective shrug from the Tartan Army, a goodbye and good riddance message as they prepared for departure.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
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
"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
Ranofer would be heartily glad to see the last of him, and for the shop it would be good riddance.
From "The Golden Goblet" by Eloise Jarvis McGraw
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