goodness

Example Sentences

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“Oh, my goodness, it’s becoming more visible,” exclaimed the 64-year-old Thater.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

Thank goodness she was assigned this case; she worked in this very U.S. attorney’s office for years, so she understands what a fall from grace this is.

From Slate • May 22, 2026

"When I go in each day I think, oh my goodness what's going to happen now?" she said.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

Christian figures who embody ideals of goodness and holiness – saints, Mary and even Jesus – are the ones who rule the runway.

From Salon • May 17, 2026

Thank goodness she finally decided I was too big to switch or my legs would be striped for certain.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson