good people
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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"This Muslim community, they're really good people, you know," said Katelynn Fisk, a neighbor who was out walking her dog.
From Barron's • May 19, 2026
Demand for that degree tends to be countercyclical, which means when the job market is good, people would rather stay in it and make money.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
Admirers kept him on a pedestal even as former UFW members alleged over the last two decades that the boss they once idolized purged too many good people in the name of absolute control.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026
But the brief callout has stirred the good people of Massachusetts into a militant defense of the brand.
From Slate • Mar. 5, 2026
“She should be moved at night, when good people are safe in their beds. Now what is he doing?”
From "Fever 1793" by Laurie Halse Anderson
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