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goodwill

[good-wil] / ˈgʊdˈwɪl /
NOUN
generosity
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North Korea snubbed the move, saying it wouldn’t create any goodwill between the two countries.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 24, 2026

They are valuable gifts, often given to show respect, appreciation and goodwill and are associated with important occasions such as traditional weddings, family celebrations and ceremonies honouring elders or special guests.

From BBC Aug. 17, 2026

Once the audience gets past their disorientation, the slapstick triggers enough silly goodwill that my auditorium squeezed out generous spurts of applause.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 12, 2026

Public programs are created for the collective good, precisely so they don’t have to rely on voluntary sacrifice or individual goodwill.

From MarketWatch Aug. 3, 2026

Modestly, and subsisting on the goodwill of others.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman




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