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goodwill

[good-wil] / ˈgʊdˈwɪl /
NOUN
generosity
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“John was a guy who had great courage, he had great goodwill and a damn good mind,” Wilson, who was mayor of San Diego when he first met Seymour in the 1970s, said Monday.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

Under pressure from Feinberg, some defense contractors have taken steps to shore up goodwill.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

The company recorded a $141.3 million goodwill impairment charge during the quarter because of its falling stock price and weak financial performance.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

The company is burning usage rates and a good bit of customer goodwill.

From Slate • Apr. 14, 2026

But the day before we were to meet, the South African government took a step that sabotaged whatever goodwill had been engendered by the Commonwealth visitors.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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