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People who tell you that you’re having a good time are rarely correct, and with this survey the Haas Brothers are loudly, unconvincingly insistent.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
Henley said netball initially encouraged teamwork, alongside having "a hell of a good time".
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
But once it is underway, it is typically a very good time to get on board.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 22, 2026
"However, any bowel change that is new or different for you deserves medical attention. An annual wellness visit is a good time to raise these concerns."
From Science Daily ● Jul. 22, 2026
This is not a good time to remind the family that the deceased owes you money.
From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles
And a pair of good-time musicals, “Little Shop of Horrors” and “Titanique,” have settled in for open-ended Off Broadway runs.
From New York Times ● Apr. 11, 2024
Moxy’s good-time vibe may help it stand out from the competition, said Donald Wise, a hotel investment banker at Turnbull Capital Group who is not involved in the project.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 3, 2023
Lizzo is a powerhouse at delivering good-time positive bangers with catchy lyrics and Harry Styles’ pop rock jam “As It Was” is an undeniable hit and fan favorite.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 1, 2023
“I was nobody when I was in law school,” Tommy told me once, explaining what drove him to get into the good-time business.
From Washington Post ● May 26, 2020
Some folks did it, but it was all secret, or they were good-time, partying folks like Rocky’s friends at Small’s Paradise.
From "The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother" by James McBride
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