good people
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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In his acceptance speech, Rhys paid tribute to the "great and good people of Wales, who were as much a nurturer as anyone else".
From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026
On stage, Rhys dedicated his second award "to the great and good people of Wales, who were as much a nurture as anyone else".
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026
Rhys didn’t react like his characters might have — instead, he thanked his homeland: “To the great and good people of Wales… we are a small but mighty nation!”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 2026
"The few that lost were done out of loyalty," he wrote, arguing that some had faced almost impossible races but were "good people" he felt obliged to support.
From Barron's ● Aug. 25, 2026
There was a lot of pressure at school, so I had to surround myself with good people.
From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers
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