good news
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of good news
First recorded in 1970–75
Example Sentences
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The good news is that labor costs more broadly appear well-contained.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026
Zooming out, the good news is that Ebola is not airborne and is not nearly as contagious as, say, COVID-19; a global Ebola pandemic is unlikely.
From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026
The good news is that Mr. Zelensky is reaching out.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
While a strong jobs market is usually good news for the economy, it means the Federal Reserve is less likely to cut borrowing costs anytime soon.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
“We have good news, Mr. B,” Joe said.
From "Mystery Map (The Hardy Boys: Secret Files, #3)" by Franklin W. Dixon
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