good thing
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Wiegman said it was a "good thing" that there is more competition throughout Europe but admitted it was tough to miss out on such fine margins.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
"This announcement is a very good thing in that we cannot allow Lunatics to change our way of life, or even its scheduling."
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
That’s a good thing for American companies and national security.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
“Maybe it’s a good thing, maybe it’ll wake some people up,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026
“And I wondered, Is this really a good thing for me to know at this point? Why is it good for me to know this about myself?”
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
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