riddance

Example Sentences

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Thus, to the “tyranny”—to the “dead hand”—of gold, he says good riddance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 12, 2025

"Good riddance," he wrote in a two-word statement accompanying the Fed's decision to bin the 2023 guidelines -- a marked contrast to the lengthier statements of his colleagues.

From Barron's • Oct. 16, 2025

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

From Salon • May 19, 2025

The Tartan Army will bid it good riddance while, at the same time, heralding the arrival of a new darling.

From BBC • Nov. 15, 2024

But that owl stank of rotten meat so I do have to say, Good riddance.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver