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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That sends a message to negotiate in good faith, and that’s why India and European nations did recently.
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Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 9 Feb. 2026
Congress should follow regular order, negotiate in good faith and be held accountable—if the government shuts down, members should not be paid until the job is done.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 6 Feb. 2026
The attacks were not made in good faith and were factually suspect (at minimum).
—Josef Adalian, Vulture, 5 Feb. 2026
The league and the union have eschewed a work stoppage thus far, preferring to negotiate in good faith.
—Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2026
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Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 9 Feb. 2026
Congress should follow regular order, negotiate in good faith and be held accountable—if the government shuts down, members should not be paid until the job is done.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 6 Feb. 2026
The attacks were not made in good faith and were factually suspect (at minimum).
—Josef Adalian, Vulture, 5 Feb. 2026
The league and the union have eschewed a work stoppage thus far, preferring to negotiate in good faith.
—Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 5 Feb. 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 13 Feb. 2026.
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