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for good

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  1. Also, for good and all. Permanently, forever. For example, I'm moving to Europe for good. [1500s] Also see for keeps.

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Any rational onlooker would assume that the Trojans had held on for good, dispatching of the Ducks.

From Los Angeles Times

"Satnavs are a force for good, but they should be used to support your journey rather than something you completely rely on."

From BBC

This is also something that has brought us together, for good or for bad, and that has a governance which has been almost sui generis and which is working.

From The Wall Street Journal

A trip to Paris calls for good eating, plenty of museum time and a touch or two of luxury.

From The Wall Street Journal

She was back from Hawaii for good now.

From Los Angeles Times

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