in good spirits
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Martin was in good spirits on opening night, only days after admitting online that he has “battled sadness and depression” amid a “stressful” and “overwhelming” year.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026
Fury, who bases his training camps in Thailand, appeared relaxed and in good spirits.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
Despite the traumatic experience, Gil appeared in good spirits 72 hours after being freed from the hole where he was buried beneath a collapsing eight-story building.
From Barron's ● Jul. 5, 2026
“The patient was found alert, in good spirits, and suffering from a suspected fractured right ankle along with additional injuries consistent with the significant fall,” the agency said in a social media post on Tuesday.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026
Despite the exhausting battle, everyone was in good spirits.
From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan
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