goodness

Example Sentences

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To which Martin Amis added, “and goodness writes purple.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Thank goodness she was assigned this case; she worked in this very U.S. attorney’s office for years, so she understands what a fall from grace this is.

From Slate • May 22, 2026

It’s also about the yearning for a more optimistic era of musical storytelling, when goodness could be counted on to prevail and a happy ending might be delayed but only rarely denied.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

"When I go in each day I think, oh my goodness what's going to happen now?" she said.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

“Oh my goodness, Duane!” exclaimed Magic, rolling her eyes very dramatically.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el