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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

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

From BBC • May 21, 2025

If this is it for The Weeknd as we know him, good riddance.

From Salon • May 19, 2025

I bid him good riddance before going to help Ma set the table.

From "Worth" by A. LaFaye




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