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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Sara Kelly, Starbucks’ chief partner officer, told employees in a letter this month that the company had bargained in good faith with the union, reaching more than 30 tentative agreements on full contract articles.
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Sam Tabachnik, Denver Post, 23 Nov. 2025
Daniel's Vineyard declined to comment on the specifics of the case but said its attempts to work with McCordsville in good faith have been met with pushback.
—Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 13 Nov. 2025
In remarks ahead of the Senate vote Sunday, Schumer said Democrats had been united in demanding protections for millions of Americans who rely on those subsidies, but that Republicans refused to negotiate in good faith.
—Nik Popli, Time, 10 Nov. 2025
The Schumer proposal, of course, was offered in good faith.
—NBC news, 9 Nov. 2025
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Sam Tabachnik, Denver Post, 23 Nov. 2025
Daniel's Vineyard declined to comment on the specifics of the case but said its attempts to work with McCordsville in good faith have been met with pushback.
—Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 13 Nov. 2025
In remarks ahead of the Senate vote Sunday, Schumer said Democrats had been united in demanding protections for millions of Americans who rely on those subsidies, but that Republicans refused to negotiate in good faith.
—Nik Popli, Time, 10 Nov. 2025
The Schumer proposal, of course, was offered in good faith.
—NBC news, 9 Nov. 2025
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“In good faith.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20good%20faith. Accessed 4 Dec. 2025.
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