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
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
“What’s making you cry so hard? Good riddance to that place.”
From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein
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