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good people

British  

plural noun

  1. folklore fairies

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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But the brief callout has stirred the good people of Massachusetts into a militant defense of the brand.

From Slate • Mar. 5, 2026

“I’m getting a better education than I deserve, and I’m fortunate that the good people of this community allow me to attend this school,” Andie says sarcastically.

From Salon • Feb. 28, 2026

"You have some good people who can help and it takes time and patience," she said.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026

His parents and family are all good people.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 14, 2026

Dinitia explained that I was with her and that I was good people.

From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls