in good faith
idiom
: in an honest and proper way
He bargained in good faith.
Both parties acted in good faith.
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The White House is still of the position that Hamas is participating in good faith despite reports of violence against rival factions taking place since the ceasefire was implemented.
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Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 16 Oct. 2025
One persons convictions may not be a conviction to others, and that has to accepted and equally challenged in good faith.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Political narrative helps citizens understand who’s responsible, who’s acting in good faith and who’s to blame.
—Stephanie A, The Conversation, 15 Oct. 2025
Democrats are also trying to pin the shutdown on Republicans, blaming Trump for not negotiating in good faith.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
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Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 16 Oct. 2025
One persons convictions may not be a conviction to others, and that has to accepted and equally challenged in good faith.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Political narrative helps citizens understand who’s responsible, who’s acting in good faith and who’s to blame.
—Stephanie A, The Conversation, 15 Oct. 2025
Democrats are also trying to pin the shutdown on Republicans, blaming Trump for not negotiating in good faith.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
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 23 Oct. 2025.
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