good news for (someone)

idiom

: something new that will be useful to (someone)
Lower ticket prices are good news for sports fans.
The new dog park is good news for dog lovers.

Examples of good news for (someone) in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web To be sure, a less aggressive trajectory for home-price gains sounds like good news for prospective buyers. Byjason Ma, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2024 Probably good news for Democratic candidates in the state including a vulnerable Senate seat. Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 9 Apr. 2024 And there's more good news for people in northern Maine where a nor'easter is slamming residents. Vanessa Romo, NPR, 6 Apr. 2024 Councilmember Stephen Whitburn, who represents downtown, called the proposal good news for city neighborhoods. David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2024 This is good news for new players, as they can get started with the game with plenty of time before Season 4. Erik Kain, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024 Michigan’s gas prices have been going up and down lately, and on Monday, the average fell 8 cents from a week ago, dropping to $3.54 a gallon — good news for anyone traveling to and from a spot in the solar eclipse path of totality. Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 8 Apr. 2024 Some good news for all the over-packers out there: This expandable bag is notably spacious, with a simple but roomy interior that includes two interior sections, a cross ribbon divider, and a small zip-up pocket that could easily fit delicates. Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 4 Apr. 2024 The good news for anyone who wants to be a real-life Ironman is that U.K.-based Gravity Industries is offering a similar jetpack called the Jetsuit to interested clients. J. George Gorant, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2024

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“Good news for (someone).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/good%20news%20for%20%28someone%29. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.

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