but good

Example Sentences

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That’s bad news for hungry shoppers, but good news for the country’s e-commerce giants.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

Their destruction, he suggests, is not vengeance but good governance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

Making something sweet from what you already have—something a little indulgent, a little unnecessary, and very much yours—can be the thing that makes the whole week feel not just manageable, but good.

From Salon • Jan. 11, 2026

Not huge softball-size hail, but good enough to have you running for cover.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 23, 2025

“He designed Scion so it was bad for business but good for investing.”

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis