in good faith
Example Sentences
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The judge warned Maxwell against making further appeals, saying it "would not be taken in good faith" by the court.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026
“As I’ve also said, if the opposing party in litigation wants to meet in good faith to make a sincere effort to resolve the case, we’ll meet.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 2026
Previously the firm has said that “We have always acted in good faith, and insinuations that we have in any way attempted to circumvent our obligations is simply false.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 23, 2026
It essentially means that judges must presume that the government — whether it be federal prosecutors, an IRS auditor or an FBI agent — did their jobs according to the rules and in good faith.
From Salon ● Jul. 30, 2026
“I marry her in good faith, see? And what does she do?” he asked rhetorically.
From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith
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