good thing
Example Sentences
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No bombs were ever dropped on Lockheed airport so Operation Camouflage was a success, which is a good thing considering that even after commercial travel began at LAX in 1979, coastline fog often forced planes to land at Burbank.
From Los Angeles Times
"One of the hardest parts of parenting is letting go and our modern world has made it easier for us not to, and I'm not sure that's a good thing," he added.
From BBC
More than half of China's 150 humanoid robot companies -- a figure still increasing -- are "startups or 'cross-industry' entrants, which is a good thing for innovation", Li said.
From Barron's
"And I'm really proud that yesterday was the day that this government lifted half a million children out of poverty. It's a very good thing for those children."
From BBC
"It's a good thing," said Louis, a 22-year-old student.
From BBC
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