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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While some took his statement in good faith and wished Ye well on his recovery journey, others were more skeptical and questioned the timing of this apology, given that his upcoming album, Bully, is slated to drop January 30.
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Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 27 Jan. 2026
The barely disguised soullessness with which AI leaders operate, perhaps, has provided a window for entrepreneurs to peddle a more humane message, in good faith or not in good faith, naively or cynically.
—Frank Landymore, Futurism, 22 Jan. 2026
Honest mistakes made in good faith would still be defensible.
—Dave Myers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
On December 31, the unions filed with the State of California, alleging unfair labor practices by Solano County and arguing that Solano is not bargaining in good faith.
—Ashley Sharp, CBS News, 13 Jan. 2026
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Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 27 Jan. 2026
The barely disguised soullessness with which AI leaders operate, perhaps, has provided a window for entrepreneurs to peddle a more humane message, in good faith or not in good faith, naively or cynically.
—Frank Landymore, Futurism, 22 Jan. 2026
Honest mistakes made in good faith would still be defensible.
—Dave Myers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
On December 31, the unions filed with the State of California, alleging unfair labor practices by Solano County and arguing that Solano is not bargaining in good faith.
—Ashley Sharp, CBS News, 13 Jan. 2026
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“In good faith.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20good%20faith. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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