in good spirits
Example Sentences
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He was relaxed and in good spirits as he made time for the travelling British media at the UFC's Meta Apex, with father and British boxing great Nigel Benn by his side.
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026
Martin was in good spirits on opening night, only days after admitting online that he has “battled sadness and depression” amid a “stressful” and “overwhelming” year.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026
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
“He appeared, according to the Baron, to be in good spirits, though a little tired, of course.”
From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling
