good word
Example Sentences
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In the email exchange, Albus put in a good word for a St. Louis lawyer who was a finalist for an appellate court judgeship, and Blunt ultimately selected that candidate.
From Salon • Feb. 18, 2026
Madame Pernelle, too, worships at the shrine of Tartuffe, but has nary a good word, and many a bad one, for anyone else.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 17, 2025
It clearly left him smarting and he's not had a good word to say about wind power since.
From BBC • Jul. 29, 2025
“It sold quite well and had really good word of mouth. In fact, in my own household, it was my kids’ favorite uniform.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 15, 2025
“Michael Taylor, let me see. Well regarded...fair, thorough...doesn't suffer fools gladly...he's put in a good word or two for me at timely moments, for which I'm eternally grateful...that do you?”
From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell
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