How to Use for good in a Sentence
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So his three-run blast, which put the Braves ahead for good, was quite welcome.
—Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 24 July 2026
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Gloucester is known for its fishing boats—and for good reason.
—Jenn Sinrich, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 July 2026
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The Bolide’s brakes are the talk of the paddock, and for good reason.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 26 Sep. 2026
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The murders had stopped, at least for a few days, but a lot of students had left for good by then.
—Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2026
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Board members will serve for three years, and can only be removed for good cause.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 21 Sep. 2026
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Pugh matched the red stone to her bold lip, and opted for long, waist-length hair for good measure.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2026
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Those who live in Zone 8 or 9 should buy pre-chilled bulbs for good results.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2025
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Billy Les said if the cameras are used for good, keep them; if not, get rid of them.
—Jordan Burrows, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026
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She’s getting worked into that part of the lineup and for good reason.
—Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026
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Milwaukee took the lead for good by scoring three unearned runs in the third.
—ABC News, 22 Aug. 2026
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Why eggs and dairy still earn their spot Eggs remain a staple for good reason.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson july 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 July 2026
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Here’s how to get rid of flies for good, with or without a pest professional.
—Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 10 July 2026
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Below are the treatments that relieved itchy symptoms and flakes for good.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 14 Sep. 2026
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Achane, who left Sunday’s home opener for good in the first quarter.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2026
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Hollywood says let’s do both — and maybe throw in some dragons for good measure.
—Sara Netzley, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Sep. 2026
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Around here, weekends in the fall start on Thursdays — and for good reason.
—Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2026
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In 2017, it was announced that the jail would be shutting its doors for good.
—Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 30 June 2026
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My book is a playbook for modern leaders to use social media for good.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
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Ellie even goes along with it in the hopes that Sidney will agree to the divorce and leave for good.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 25 July 2026
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By the film’s close, Hoffman said, Sally has moved past denial for good.
—Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2026
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The support is unlike anything he's ever heard, and for good reason.
—ABC News, 18 July 2026
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But, as her clairvoyant predicted, their paths had rejoined for good this time.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 29 Aug. 2026
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Pull-on pants, like this breathable linen style, have been everywhere this summer, and for good reason.
—Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 7 Aug. 2026
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And even wars that prove relatively easy to sustain can be very difficult to end for good.
—Nadia Schadlow, Foreign Affairs, 18 Sep. 2026
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Walmart has been ahead of the GLP-1 wave for years – for good reason.
—Shelly Banjo, semafor.com, 15 Sep. 2026
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Pumpkin spice just may be the unofficial flavor of fall, and for good reason.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Aug. 2026
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Or maybe the gun Hal provided is meant to finish off Sinestro for good.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 27 Sep. 2026
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Rich brown nails have been brewing as one of the season’s most unexpected trends—and for good reason.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 26 July 2026
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SoFi also offers an autopay discount and a cash bonus for good grades.
—Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 24 July 2026
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This isn’t the first time a Boise State player has turned their actions on the field into a force for good.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 19 Aug. 2026
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