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good will

  • a variation of goodwill.
    goodwill
    noun
    friendly disposition; benevolence; kindness.

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It gives us a shiny number that has the air of “science” and promises that if you improve this, something good will happen.

From Slate Aug. 11, 2026

France should "not depend on the good will of certain partners, who are capable of turning off the access tap" for artificial intelligence, Lecornu said.

From Barron's Jun. 16, 2026

A man of good will wrestling with middle-aged angst, Artie is “in many ways, the embodiment of the American dream,” Strout tells us.

From Los Angeles Times May 5, 2026

It got me thinking—’tis the season—about good will toward men and the seasonal spirit of kindness, empathy and compassion.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 21, 2025

They depend upon the relative good will or fairness of their employers each day.

From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez