riddance
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A Delta Air Lines flight attendant was fired after posting "good riddance" in response to Kirk's killing.
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 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
“Good riddance to bad rubbish,” was Aarfy’s unperturbed response.
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
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