good name
Example Sentences
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The presidency described the report as "malicious and biased" and an attack on "the dignity and good name" of the women.
From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026
Most likely, though, I would be doing simple repetitive tasks, liking videos, or rating images, in the good name of “product boosting” or “app optimization.”
From Slate • Aug. 4, 2025
The rulings clear Nores, Grassi, and Martin of wrongdoing and responsibility in Payne's death, stating that the “formation of this case does not affect their good name and honor.”
From Salon • Feb. 20, 2025
It promised to ruin the family’s good name.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 27, 2024
Rush once again vowed to retire, but decided to regain his good name before doing so.
From "An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793" by Jim Murphy
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