good people
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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"The few that lost were done out of loyalty," he wrote, arguing that some had faced almost impossible races but were "good people" he felt obliged to support.
From Barron's ● Aug. 25, 2026
“We wanted to make sure we were hiring good people to make our ads,” Raman said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026
Perhaps, someday in the future, the spirit of 2020 will be revived with a new galvanizing philosophy: Most of our fellow citizens might actually be good people.
From Slate ● Aug. 17, 2026
I think there are more good people than evil people.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
Samir stood back and shouted in reply, “What paltry merchandise are you selling these good people, Rasseem?”
From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri
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