in good faith
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“If the Iranians are willing to negotiate in good faith, we’re certainly willing to extend the open hand,” he said, striking a hopeful tone.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026
“If the Iranians are willing to negotiate in good faith, we’re certainly willing to extend the open hand,” Vance told reporters before boarding Air Force Two.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
Katie Amess, Sir David's daughter, said her family would engage with the review in "good faith", but she reiterated that they had always sought a "full statutory inquiry" into her father's death.
From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026
A translation of Japan’s fact sheet about the projects said that “we intend to work in good faith and promptly…to further develop the details” of the trade deal.
From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026
Also, in keeping with traditions of academic research at the time, the cultures were shared freely, without compensation and in good faith with scientists around the world who requested them.
From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot
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