for good
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Sixteen years after fearing his career was over for good, the father-of-three is still playing the game he loves at the age of 37.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
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
Nigel Benn had insisted he was stepping away from his son's career for good.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
The Rams are the favorite to win the Super Bowl on home turf this season, and for good reason.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
I unlocked it and slammed it shut behind me for good measure.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
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