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 always, runners donned a variety of costumes in the bid to raise funds for good causes.
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026
His 10-yard touchdown run early in the fourth quarter gave the Cowboys the lead for good.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 12, 2026
Roy Cohn made for good copy, but history is another matter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
Ellsberg figured they were broken up for good.
From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin
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