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But again, what we're uncovering in the more people we speak to is that it's almost like, "No news is good news" in terms of aviation incidents.
From Salon ● Aug. 28, 2024
No news is good news for the Hammers in January.
From BBC ● Feb. 1, 2013
He had a stock cliche: No news is good news.
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
Tess whispers, "No news is good news, right?"
From "Legend" by Marie Lu
"No news is good news, Mrs. Donovan," Mr. Jerry insisted.
From Mary Rose of Mifflin by Sterrett, Frances R.
Brother Connor told BBC Radio Scotland's Drivetime programme they were hoping "no news is good news" but were becoming increasingly worried.
From BBC ● May 28, 2025
We’ve seen no changes in Fed QE outlook so in this regard, no news is good news.
From Reuters ● Mar. 17, 2021
For the judge and putative Justice, no news is good news.
From The New Yorker ● Jul. 31, 2018
For major league baseball teams on an off day, no news is good news.
From New York Times ● Apr. 6, 2017
Aunt Ivy would say no news is good news, but still my stomach tightened as I scanned the front page.
From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson
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