for good

phrase

variants also for good and all
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Recent Examples of for good But after tonight’s episode, Guy Gardner (Fillion) is back in action, revealed to be the new Green Lantern after John Stewart (Aaron Pierre) leaves behind the ring for good. — Matt Minton, Variety, 21 Sep. 2026 Board members will serve for three years, and can only be removed for good cause. — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 21 Sep. 2026 Running back Jaylen Wright returned three kickoffs for 79 yards before leaving for good with a stinger in the second quarter. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2026 One play after Houser was sacked for the first time this season, Laughery ran 77 yards down the Illinois sideline for a TD that put the Illini ahead for good at 14-7 late in the first quarter. — Steve Stein, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for for good

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“For good.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/for%20good. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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