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riddance

[rid-ns] / ˈrɪd ns /


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"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

As 2025 comes to a close, I keep hearing the same thing: Good riddance.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 5, 2025

However the scale of the colony means a controlled riddance programme will most likely be required, she added.

From BBC • May 21, 2025

“Haven’t seen him! And good riddance, too!” one of the workers replied.

From "Gathering Blue" by Lois Lowry




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