be good for

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Everything changes when a candidate becomes a winner, so maybe it would be good for democracy to have an old-fashioned war of ideas in this moment when the future of California holds so many unknowns.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

We’re going to have a bigger ultra-low-cost carrier, and that’s going to be good for passengers.

From Slate • May 5, 2026

While the deal may ultimately be good for investors, if it leads to long-term value, in the short term dilution could bite, and the market will react.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

Prof Zubair Ahmed, a neuroscientist at the University of Birmingham, agrees, but he says if the wavelengths and intensity are suitable, beds could be good for skin rejuvenation, reducing inflammation and aiding muscle recovery.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

It was his favorite food, something Malachite had banned temporarily in their house, because she said it couldn’t be good for anyone to eat that much of anything fried for every meal.

From "Pet" by Akwaeke Emezi