good thing
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A24 and Borgli surely knew this secret couldn’t stay hidden forever, and that’s ultimately a good thing.
From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026
Mizuho sees that as a good thing for memory stocks.
From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026
Smart and Deandre Ayton sit next to each other in the Lakers’ locker room and that has been a good thing for Ayton, who relies on Smart for his wisdom and guidance.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
Which is a good thing, as its stock price already assumes the effort will go perfectly.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026
“Ingrid,” Lorren said sharply, “not being an actual murderer is a low bar. This Rachel girl is manipulative. It’s a good thing you got out.”
From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows
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