in good spirits
Example Sentences
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Despite the traumatic experience, Gil appeared in good spirits 72 hours after being freed from the hole where he was buried beneath a collapsing eight-story building.
From Barron's ● Jul. 5, 2026
“The patient was found alert, in good spirits, and suffering from a suspected fractured right ankle along with additional injuries consistent with the significant fall,” the agency said in a social media post on Tuesday.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026
However, Durham's county head coach Ryan Campbell later said Stokes was in "good spirits" and the county's chief executive Tim Bostock said he was "bemused" by McCullum's comments.
From BBC ● Jun. 23, 2026
"I spoke with Christian this morning, and he is doing well. He is with his family and in good spirits," Boesen said.
From BBC ● Jun. 8, 2026
Mr. Pocket was in good spirits, when a housemaid came in, and said, “If you please, sir, I should wish to speak to you.”
From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens
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