be no good

Example Sentences

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There seem to be no good weapons left in New York’s arsenal for bridging the significant budget gap facing New York City.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026

There would be no good way out of this for any state, no matter how rich or well-intentioned.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2025

“I didn’t want my family to go astray and be no good to the world.”

From New York Times • May 23, 2023

Mr Leaf said estate agents were finding that there were "too few properties, too many people choosing them, rents going up, quality going down," and considers the situation to be "no good for anyone".

From BBC • Oct. 17, 2022

“None of us are going to sleep another wink tonight, but we ought to try. It’ll be morning soon, and you’ll be no good for anything if you don’t get some rest now.”

From "Beyond the Bright Sea" by Lauren Wolk