in good faith
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Walter’s conglomerate, TWG Global, has said the firm “always acted in good faith, and insinuations that we have in any way attempted to circumvent our obligations is simply false.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
“As I’ve also said, if the opposing party in litigation wants to meet in good faith to make a sincere effort to resolve the case, we’ll meet.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 2026
The entire higher education system relies on accepting the qualifications awarded by another institution in good faith.
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026
It essentially means that judges must presume that the government — whether it be federal prosecutors, an IRS auditor or an FBI agent — did their jobs according to the rules and in good faith.
From Salon ● Jul. 30, 2026
“Mi niña, yes. I believe we should accept all actions that are carried out in good faith and with a loving heart.”
From "Lucky Broken Girl" by Ruth Behar
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