good thing
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Nonetheless, the overall positive effects of having the team in the Premier League, particularly with the international coverage you get, is a good thing for the county.
From BBC • May 6, 2026
Thousands of things can go wrong when you try to capitalize on a good thing, especially 20 years on, when expectations have never been higher.
From Salon • May 1, 2026
Speaking in the Oval Office on Wednesday, President Trump welcomed the U.A.E.’s decision, saying, “I think ultimately it’s a good thing for getting the price of gas down, getting oil down, getting everything down.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
Some may say that’s not a good thing.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026
“The good thing is that I get to leave at six,” he said.
From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman
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