good people
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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"Back then, when the weather was good, people would often sleep outdoors under the open sky," he says.
From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026
Rhys didn’t react like his characters might have — instead, he thanked his homeland: “To the great and good people of Wales… we are a small but mighty nation!”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 2026
"It's a new industry that is within the tourism industry umbrella that is showing a big potential and where there are very good people," says Rama.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026
"The few that lost were done out of loyalty," he wrote, arguing that some had faced almost impossible races but were "good people" he felt obliged to support.
From Barron's ● Aug. 25, 2026
Until now, I’d hung around with good people who cared about important enough things but who were focused primarily on building their careers and providing for their families.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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