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goodwill

[good-wil] / ˈgʊdˈwɪl /
NOUN
generosity
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Cogeco says the competitive environment drove the write-down of goodwill and other intangible assets tied to the segment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

The Chinese leader, Trump told Fox News in an interview, was “all business” in private, as well, apparently uninterested in his overtures of personal goodwill.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

As a gesture of goodwill, they were invited to take part in the contest's 60th anniversary in 2015, as a one-off wildcard entry.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

"Wielding that influence burns goodwill China has carefully cultivated," Lin told AFP.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

She would imagine the air in Herat crackling with merriness, and high- spirited, bright-eyed people showering each other with endearments and goodwill.

From "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini




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