good faith
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of good faith
First recorded in 1890–95
Example Sentences
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Not a good start for someone trying to convince skeptical American Jews of good faith.
From Slate ● Sep. 16, 2026
“As I’ve also said, if the opposing party in litigation wants to meet in good faith to make a sincere effort to resolve the case, we’ll meet.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 2026
“We have always acted in good faith, and insinuations that we have in any way attempted to circumvent our obligations is simply false,” a spokesman for TWG Global, Walter’s conglomerate, said in a statement.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026
“Mark Walter and TWG have always acted in good faith, and those who have done business with Mark know him as honest and straightforward,” the statement said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2026
Also, in keeping with traditions of academic research at the time, the cultures were shared freely, without compensation and in good faith with scientists around the world who requested them.
From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot
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