all well and good
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That’s all well and good, Daco says — but it masks an important reality.
From MarketWatch ● May 29, 2026
Using big pocketbooks to lay claim to the supply chain is all well and good for those who can afford it.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 12, 2026
While it’s all well and good to laud Mamdani’s extraordinary political talents and inspiring leadership for social justice, at the same time we should recognize that he has entered into an embrace with a rattlesnake.
From Salon ● Nov. 26, 2025
"It's all well and good saying that there are these hours available, but if the childcare places are not there, then it's not really supporting women in returning to work."
From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2025
Falling over and finishing last in a running race and bashing my way out of buildings after space stations crashed on them were all well and good.
From "Ugly" by Robert Hoge
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