riddance
Example Sentences
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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
We're past that and good riddance to the mentality.
From BBC • Nov. 8, 2025
Good riddance to bad rubbish, she said, chuckling.
From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood
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