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goodwill

[good-wil] / ˈgʊdˈwɪl /
NOUN
generosity
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Stalter’s loud, boundary-pushing nepo baby Kayla on “Hacks” was divisive, but she coasted to her first nomination on the wave of goodwill surrounding the show’s final season.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 8, 2026

BEIJING—China released from jail a prominent Christian pastor following pressure from the U.S., a surprise gesture of goodwill after President Trump’s visit to Beijing in May.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 5, 2026

They often hold public processions and are widely seen receiving alms of goodwill from ordinary Thais.

From Barron's • Jul. 3, 2026

Switzerland could jeopardise its treaties with the EU, and possibly lose goodwill from Brussels along with them, Pult warns.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

In Jackson Park Burnham faced repeated interruptions stemming from his de facto role as ambassador to the outside world, charged with cultivating goodwill and future attendance.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson




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