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in good faith





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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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