but good
Example Sentences
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It is nothing but good that the Reagan Institute is now on the side of mathematics and reason.
From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026
This led him to such positions as endorsing a fare hike—a hardship for some low-income riders but good for the transit employees.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
That’s bad news for hungry shoppers, but good news for the country’s e-commerce giants.
From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026
Making something sweet from what you already have—something a little indulgent, a little unnecessary, and very much yours—can be the thing that makes the whole week feel not just manageable, but good.
From Salon • Jan. 11, 2026
How I recognized the wily grin on Fat Frankie’s face, at the moment when he knew he’d hustled me but good.
From "X: A Novel" by Ilyasah Shabazz
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