goodwill

Example Sentences

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“But what needs to happen is a security framework that will guarantee that we have good intentions, goodwill.”

From The Wall Street Journal

They materialize in the kitchen year after year, radiating earnest goodwill, and yet somehow leave a trail of small calamities in their wake.

From Salon

The ship, which is used to teach cadets about traditional navigation techniques, visits foreign ports on goodwill voyages.

From Barron's

“There would be a cost to pay in terms of public perception and global goodwill, I think, as far as Russia is concerned” if the deal isn’t extended.

From Seattle Times

"I'm optimistic that with some goodwill, some hard work, some perseverance, we're going to get there," Farrell said.

From Reuters