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good people

British  

plural noun

  1. folklore fairies

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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We demonstrated that a team built on good people — supportive people, people who hold values and principles that prioritize the common good over individual interests.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 20, 2026

At the heart of De la Fuente's world view lies a simple conviction: football is a team sport built by good people.

From BBC Jul. 10, 2026

“And so now, you’re trying to let everybody know, unfortunately, there are still good people there, but they’ve been redirected.”

From Salon Jun. 2, 2026

What does all this do to the good people who want to stand up and now feel that to go on the record in any investigation—in any prosecution ever—is to put themselves in the crosshairs?

From Slate May 26, 2026

“We want no part of any treason, you. We are good people in White Harbor, lawful, loyal people. Pour no more poison in our ears, or my good-father will send you to the Wolf’s Den.”

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin

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