goodness

Example Sentences

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Todd and Julie — who “have a continuing faith in goodness” per Surgent — are in the process of appealing their sentences and convictions.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 3, 2023

For him, “beauty, joy and goodness” were the calling of an artist.

From New York Times • Feb. 2, 2023

“Love the guy. Oh my goodness” Shepahard said.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 12, 2022

California Rep. Ro Khanna recently tweeted that “Democrats must embrace a deep patriotism that celebrates our goodness” and that America “is an exceptional nation.”

From Slate • Nov. 19, 2021

And Mrs. Alexander said “Oh my goodness” again, and then she said, “Oh, Christopher, I am so, so sorry. I never realized.”

From "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" by Mark Haddon