be no good

Example Sentences

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There seem to be no good weapons left in New York’s arsenal for bridging the significant budget gap facing New York City.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026

It would be no good having some kind of centrally based hub required to fly teams in, because imagine how stretched that team would be right now with facing two disasters.

From Slate • Sep. 14, 2023

Everton's goal difference is six worse than Leicester's so, while they are in the strongest position, a draw would be no good if the Foxes win.

From BBC • May 27, 2023

“I didn’t want my family to go astray and be no good to the world.”

From New York Times • May 23, 2023

Some of the meaner mice told him their mothers said Ralph was spoiled and selfish and would probably turn out to be no good when he grew up.

From "Ralph S. Mouse" by Beverly Cleary