good news
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of good news
First recorded in 1970–75
Example Sentences
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And there was perhaps good news for Elliot Anderson, too.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
Hard to know, but it’s good news about the underlying resilience of the American economy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
Among the good news is that the fire is now fully contained, after igniting three weeks ago.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
The good news is that the jobless rate for young adults slipped to 6.4% in April — a sign that more companies are willing to take on younger employees.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026
“So, good news is, we still have a little time before you have to get back.”
From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko
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