good news
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of good news
First recorded in 1970–75
Example Sentences
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Hard to know, but it’s good news about the underlying resilience of the American economy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
Among the good news is that the fire is now fully contained, after igniting three weeks ago.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
"But it is only really good news if it is not a complete mess upstream."
From BBC • Jun. 4, 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
Usually good news can wait, and bad news can’t.
From "Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer" by Kelly Jones
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