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good neighbor

[good-ney-ber] / ˈgʊdˈneɪ bər /


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The plan “commits us to the concrete steps needed to be a good neighbor in the communities where we build, own, and operate our datacenters,” Microsoft President Brad Smith said in a blog post.

From Barron's • Jan. 13, 2026

Antimony’s CEO, says the company is committed to being a good neighbor, citing cleanup work it has done around the area where old cars had been dumped.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 8, 2025

“We value being a good neighbor and look forward to open conversations as we move forward with our plans.”

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 25, 2025

In this case, it is unfortunate, for whatever you might think of the design that Mr. Ando made 25 years ago, it had the underrated merit of being a good neighbor.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 24, 2025

“I guess being a good neighbor is better than cash,” I said brightly, trying to be charming.

From "Dead End in Norvelt" by Jack Gantos