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

An Iranian diplomat and another person familiar with the talks agreed Araghchi was aiming to deliver a confidence-building measure to generate good will ahead of possible talks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 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

"I think it's incredibly difficult to do what we're doing for the long-term. The reality is, money is running out, good will is running out."

From BBC • Nov. 10, 2025

“No good will come of this. Mark my words—no good at all.”

From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone