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in good spirits

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  1. Also, in high spirits. Happy, cheerful, as in Jane was in good spirits today. [Early 1700s] However, high spirits also can indicate liveliness and vivacity, as in The children were in high spirits at the prospect of a trip to the circus.

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Tuchel said he was "disappointed, but not with the players - with the fact we want to have everyone in good spirits and health".

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Glanville appeared to be in good spirits now that she is on the road to recovery.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026

The Spaniard appeared in good spirits as he posed for pictures with the medics and race marshals.

From Barron's • Feb. 4, 2026

“The injured sergeant is in good spirits, and we are supporting him and his family in every way we can.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 23, 2026

All were in good spirits save Doli, who hated riding horseback and gruffly declared he could go faster afoot.

From "The Black Cauldron" by Lloyd Alexander

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