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

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

From Slate • Jan. 14, 2021

Former Prime Minister Theresa May, who contributed to the report, said there can be no good explanation for the massive underrepresentation of women at the top of British business.

From BBC • Jul. 26, 2020

Some of the meaner mice told him their mothers said Ralph was spoiled and selfish and would probably turn out to be no good when he grew up.

From "Ralph S. Mouse" by Beverly Cleary