good people
noun
US, informal + old-fashioned
: an honest, helpful, or morally good person
I like him; he's good people.
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So, Magnussen will have stiff competition within Trackhouse, but that may also mean some good people to talk to for pointers.
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Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026
Because of good people who stood up to evil, my family was able to come to America and build a life in South Florida.
—Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 28 May 2026
This debacle is what happens when good people stay home from the polls on election days.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 May 2026
And there are good people over there.
—Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 11 May 2026
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Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026
Because of good people who stood up to evil, my family was able to come to America and build a life in South Florida.
—Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 28 May 2026
This debacle is what happens when good people stay home from the polls on election days.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 May 2026
And there are good people over there.
—Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 11 May 2026
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“Good people.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/good%20people. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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