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
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
“Good riddance to bad rubbish,” was Aarfy’s unperturbed response.
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
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