made good

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At a May 28 rally in Missoula with Ocasio-Cortez, Forstag took the stage to “Fortunate Son” by Creedence Clearwater Revival, and his words made good on the song’s biting lyrics about the haves and have-nots.

From Salon • Jul. 9, 2026

As Sweden's midfield three moved towards the ball, Denzel Dumfries, from a deeper starting position, made good forward runs that were not picked up.

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026

As the case wends its way through the courts, the government has not yet made good on its threat to break up NCAR's various labs, which currently employ about 800 people.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

The singer also made good use out of her space bedrooms, with one utilized as a music room, complete with a funky patterned couch, a keyboard, and a drum kit.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

She would have made good company of Motke the Meshugener, who had wandered the streets of Piatra Neamț harassing travelers he was convinced were possessed by the dybbukim of his loved ones.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros