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goodness

[good-nis] / ˈgʊd nɪs /


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The show is finally back to reminding us of people’s essential goodness, maybe even Alice’s.

From Salon Sep. 10, 2026

The fans’ support gave me that confidence, and thank goodness for it, or I wouldn’t be able to make a movie today.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 18, 2026

The plays of Shakespeare will always be relevant because he wrote of human beings in both their elemental goodness and darkness.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 13, 2026

"So we hope that hope, goodness and living in peace and security will come, like in other countries."

From Barron's Aug. 7, 2026

“The buffalo are gone,” she’d said, “but thank goodness for their calling cards.”

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson




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