good thing
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Achieving efficiency gains in government is a good thing.
From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026
It’ll get “a lot more eyeballs” on the industry, which he said would be a good thing and help separate “PowerPoint companies” from companies developing actual products.
From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026
Of course, profit and risk-taking are core to how all innovation happens, and that’s a good thing.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026
But De Zerbi said his players have to "enjoy this pressure", calling a "good thing" for them to have.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
I used to watch Friends with Mom late at night, which taught me that being “on a break” is never a good thing for a relationship.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
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