goodness
Example Sentences
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The fans’ support gave me that confidence, and thank goodness for it, or I wouldn’t be able to make a movie today.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
“We don’t want to be in a situation where we depend on companies doing the right thing out of the goodness of their hearts,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 1, 2026
"I miss believing in the goodness of humanity."
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
"When I first came here, I used to find it a bit overwhelming - like oh my goodness, all this stuff," said Freestone.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
“The buffalo are gone,” she’d said, “but thank goodness for their calling cards.”
From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson
