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

As 2025 comes to a close, I keep hearing the same thing: Good riddance.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 5, 2025

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

From Salon • May 19, 2025

"Go up and see," said Jack contemptuously, "and good riddance."

From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding