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As miserable as that would be for retirees, one can lose sight of all the other ways Social Security reform will be transformative for the economy, for good or ill.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
Win, lose or draw, Nigel insists this time he will walk away for good and let Conor do his own thing.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
A year later, Raman was seen as such a threat that the powers that be sought to torpedo her for good.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026
If that sounds vaguely like the beloved Canadian comedy “Slings & Arrows,” it’s for good reason — co-creator Bob Martin was also co-creator of that show.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 31, 2026
“I was afraid it was lost for good, which would have been unfortunate. I owe you my deepest gratitude, Miss...?”
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
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