well and good
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That’s all well and good, Daco says — but it masks an important reality.
From MarketWatch ● May 29, 2026
Using big pocketbooks to lay claim to the supply chain is all well and good for those who can afford it.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 12, 2026
While it’s all well and good to laud Mamdani’s extraordinary political talents and inspiring leadership for social justice, at the same time we should recognize that he has entered into an embrace with a rattlesnake.
From Salon ● Nov. 26, 2025
Koman: Yes, I would say that digital media is all well and good until you need to pack glasses, then you hunt for a newspaper.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2025
“That’s all well and good, Mr. Peckleman, but...”
From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein
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