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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

The company added that a recent internal investigation confirmed its compliance personnel acted in good faith.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 24, 2026

As an example of Carvalho acting in good faith, they cited Carvalho’s handling of honorariums from Scholastic for appearing at that company’s events.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 4, 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

Also, in keeping with traditions of academic research at the time, the cultures were shared freely, without compensation and in good faith with scientists around the world who requested them.

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot




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