How to Use good riddance in a Sentence

good riddance

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  • At least one man is saying good riddance to the trees.
    Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Plus, the dude was kinda racist so good riddance.
    Kathleen Newman-Bremang, Refinery29, 28 Jan. 2026
  • Utah just became 35% culturally less relevant, and good riddance to them.
    John Ross, Vanity Fair, 24 Mar. 2026
  • Noem’s ouster as head of the department that oversees Immigrations and Customs Enforcement was celebrated by local officials and activists, who said good riddance to the woman who oversaw unprecedented immigration raids in the Chicago area last fall and early winter.
    Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Continue reading … ‘NOT OKAY’ – 'The Office' star confronts liberal friends' 'good riddance' reaction to Kirk assassination.
    FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2025

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