in good spirits
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Perrin’s footage shows the basket of the hot air balloon packed with 13 passengers, all seemingly in good spirits despite the unexpected detour.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026
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
Minchin added: "Turns out we were right to stop. We both have frostbite and are being looked after incredibly well looked after. At the moment we remain in good spirits."
From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026
But her son is still in good spirits, she said, and has asked her to send him wipes and cookies.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 21, 2026
The little kids who live at the home laughed and gave me friendly smiles, but it was hard for me to act like I was in good spirits.
From "The Bridge Home" by Padma Venkatraman
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