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 last round of negotiations fell apart in late-July, when the US and Israel withdrew their teams from talks in Doha, accusing Hamas of not negotiating in good faith.
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From Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2025
The beloved councilwomen, who served in the ‘80s and ‘90s, said city leaders used to be close friends who did their homework and debated in good faith.
—Charlotte Observer, 14 Aug. 2025
Historically, even when politicians and bureaucrats act in good faith to help workers earn more money, tipping policy changes have created unintended consequences because managers and customers have reacted to them in unpredictable ways.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 2 July 2025
Deliberation on this appointment and the process requires engaging accurately and in good faith with the facts.
—Charles E. Sydnor, Baltimore Sun, 30 July 2025
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From Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2025
The beloved councilwomen, who served in the ‘80s and ‘90s, said city leaders used to be close friends who did their homework and debated in good faith.
—Charlotte Observer, 14 Aug. 2025
Historically, even when politicians and bureaucrats act in good faith to help workers earn more money, tipping policy changes have created unintended consequences because managers and customers have reacted to them in unpredictable ways.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 2 July 2025
Deliberation on this appointment and the process requires engaging accurately and in good faith with the facts.
—Charles E. Sydnor, Baltimore Sun, 30 July 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 21 Aug. 2025.
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