be no good

Example Sentences

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There seem to be no good weapons left in New York’s arsenal for bridging the significant budget gap facing New York City.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026

“I didn’t want my family to go astray and be no good to the world.”

From New York Times • May 23, 2023

"If all of the young staff are infected that's going to be no good for the hospitality industry, the virus is spreading exponentially," he said.

From BBC • Jul. 5, 2021

I can’t help but feel so sad that there seems to be no good solution.

From Slate • Jan. 14, 2021

I went to Bolvangar to fetch him safe home, only I made it worse, and if I don’t say sorry, it’ll all be no good, just a huge waste of time.

From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman