- a variation of goodwill.
good will
Example Sentences
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A man of good will wrestling with middle-aged angst, Artie is “in many ways, the embodiment of the American dream,” Strout tells us.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 5, 2026
A March poll from Quinnipiac University found that while AI use is increasing, 55% of Americans believe more harm than good will come from the technology in their daily lives.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 8, 2026
On Friday, Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa on Friday issued a decree declaring Kurdish a "national language", in an apparent gesture of good will towards the minority after the recent violence.
From Barron's ● Jan. 17, 2026
While she expects food retailers to have done well, the clothing sector will be more varied and talk "about some retailers leaving the High Street for good" will be heard over the next few weeks.
From BBC ● Jan. 6, 2026
On the other ropes there were creatures that could not compare with her for strength, but they hauled and pulled with an equally good will.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
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