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

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

From Salon • May 19, 2025

From what he has said this week, it seems like he wants out and it feels like many United fans would say 'good riddance'.

From BBC • Dec. 19, 2024

“I haven’t see her,” Louise was shouting, “and I tell you, I wash my hands of her. If she’s missing, I say good riddance! Good riddance to bad rubbish. ”

From "The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup and a Spool of Thread" by Kate DiCamillo