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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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After weathering the ups and downs of Peruvian politics, in 1839 he left the country for good and later became Britain’s first consul-general to the Hawaiian court of King Kamehameha III.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

The second reason Lee has was that people have been waiting for good news, but markets tend to bottom on bad news.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

But speaking with reporters, Trump has made it clear he is seeking a way to end the war for good.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

The method gives the rescuer stability and a better position for good quality CPR by allowing the arms to be bent and compensating for reduced body weight in low gravity.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

I thought they were lost for good, so when it got light, I was still scared.

From "Facing the Lion" by Joseph Lemasolai Lekuton and Herman Viola

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