good news
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of good news
First recorded in 1970–75
Example Sentences
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Zooming out, the good news is that Ebola is not airborne and is not nearly as contagious as, say, COVID-19; a global Ebola pandemic is unlikely.
From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026
Galaxy has already leased half the capacity at the campus, but CEO Mike Novogratz expects to share more good news soon.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
The good news is that Mr. Zelensky is reaching out.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
The good news is that there is now a wider range of testing options to ensure that more Americans are getting tested for colon cancer.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026
The good news is, I really am sick.
From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron
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