goodness

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Actress and comedian Dame Meera Syal, known for The Kumars At No 42 and Goodness Gracious Me, was recognised for services to literature, drama and charity.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

The South African-born English writer also penned the lyrics to the 1960 song Goodness Gracious Me, made famous by Sellers and Sophia Loren.

From BBC • Oct. 2, 2025

Goodness, the imagination soars, like a 464-foot blast into the lunging grasps of the pavilion partiers.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2024

Goodness, let’s also not forget, Reggie Bush was really good at football, the best college running back I’ve ever seen, and I’m not alone.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2024

“Now I’m really in trouble. Goodness knows what you’re planning. Where are you going?”

From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole