but good
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It is nothing but good that the Reagan Institute is now on the side of mathematics and reason.
From MarketWatch ● May 28, 2026
That’s bad news for hungry shoppers, but good news for the country’s e-commerce giants.
From Barron's ● Mar. 25, 2026
"She said, 'I've stuck with it, and here I am'. And it's taken her a while, but good for her."
From BBC ● Feb. 3, 2026
Making something sweet from what you already have—something a little indulgent, a little unnecessary, and very much yours—can be the thing that makes the whole week feel not just manageable, but good.
From Salon ● Jan. 11, 2026
“Thank you. I have everything I need, I suppose—everything but good health.”
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
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