good people
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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A few years later when the seat of Batley and Spen became available, Kim remembered her big sister's words "politics needs good people to stand up" and felt compelled to keep her legacy alive.
From BBC ● Jun. 16, 2026
“And so now, you’re trying to let everybody know, unfortunately, there are still good people there, but they’ve been redirected.”
From Salon ● Jun. 2, 2026
What does all this do to the good people who want to stand up and now feel that to go on the record in any investigation—in any prosecution ever—is to put themselves in the crosshairs?
From Slate ● May 26, 2026
Believing we were simply two good people who’d rushed to the altar under the influence of euphoric new love and the pressure of an expiring visa was far less painful than the truth.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 22, 2026
They were such good people, her husband's family, everyone so well educated, so open and hospitable, each of their houses full of constant laughter.
From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers
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