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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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He is hoping to return the fridge—and be done with the company for good.

From The Wall Street Journal

A small school in the Scottish Borders where pupil numbers fell to just one could be closed for good.

From BBC

The show is set in a school that provides anything but traditional lessons - teaching young criminals from around the world to use their skills for good.

From BBC

Amazon MGM is putting all of their chips on this film, and for good reason: Andy Weir’s 2021 source novel was a hit among critics and especially among voracious readers of contemporary science fiction.

From Salon

But some limits, especially of what’s acceptable, exist for good, sober reasons.

From Salon

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