in good faith

phrase

: in an honest and proper way
He bargained in good faith.
Both parties acted in good faith.

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Concerns should be raised honestly, and employees should cooperate in good faith, remembering that the new manager was hired for their experience and knowledge that the organization desires. Dr. Cynthia J. Young, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 As with so many debates around AI, the arguments are not always presented in good faith. Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 16 July 2026 Negotiations started months before the expiration date, Acree said, but were delayed in good faith because of new leadership at the helm. Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026 The ruling also reflected Sotomayor’s reasoning that owners and players were still bargaining in good faith and that salary policies were mandatory subjects of bargaining. Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for in good faith

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“In good faith.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20good%20faith. Accessed 22 Jul. 2026.

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