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
Regardless, Szoboszlai, Jones and Kostas Tsimikas, who was also in the clip, walked out together in good spirits, doing keepy-uppies and joking with each other right in front of the cameras.
From BBC ● Aug. 1, 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
Sure enough, staying calm and taking one’s time made the work go that much faster, for without all the scolding and rushing there were fewer mistakes made and everyone kept in good spirits.
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
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