good will

Example Sentences

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This editorial is hard to read, but unless we want to experience similar terror-driven antisemitic outrages in the future, the truth must be told and retold to and by people of good will.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

On Friday, Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa on Friday issued a decree declaring Kurdish a "national language", in an apparent gesture of good will towards the minority after the recent violence.

From Barron's • Jan. 17, 2026

People of good will can differ on the exterior.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 8, 2026

While she expects food retailers to have done well, the clothing sector will be more varied and talk "about some retailers leaving the High Street for good" will be heard over the next few weeks.

From BBC • Jan. 6, 2026

“What good will that do? He’s not in charge. Mrs. Winston is.”

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman