good news
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of good news
First recorded in 1970–75
Example Sentences
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While many may enjoy the warm weather, it is not good news for declining reservoir and water storage levels.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
And although we’re living through a historically challenging period to purchase a home, the good news is that there are signs it may get easier.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 16, 2026
The good news is it is not hard to see how it could be fixed.
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026
“We got nothing, neither good news or bad news,” Al-Drimly said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 12, 2026
Camarada Antonio Pareci also came running into camp with good news.
From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple
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