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riddance

[rid-ns] / ˈrɪd ns /


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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

‘A nasty end, and I wish I needn’t have seen it; but it’s a good riddance.’

From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien




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