goodness
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They speak to me unself-consciously of their quest for beauty and goodness and truth—words seldom uttered within earshot on American campuses.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026
"He took the risk and thank goodness for us all that he did," said Sir Ian, who appeared with Sir Patrick in a 2009 theatre production of Waiting for Godot.
From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026
For those who do vote illegally, “you’ve got a remedy, for goodness sakes,” he told Essayli.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026
Researchers have also long recognized that people tend to favor language associated with goodness and low aggression.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 24, 2026
“Oh Matthias, thank goodness you are back safe! It was dreadful, not knowing where you were or what had become of you. I thought you’d never come back.”
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
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