beneficial to the health of body or mind
eating a good breakfast will provide you with more energy during the daydidn't like broccoli even though he knew it was good for him
having or showing a concern for the welfare of others
if the church is to stay open, it's going to have to receive more than good intentions from its members
goods plural
products that are bought and sold in business
had a hard time selling leftover Easter goods that were still on the shelves by Mother's Day
goods plural
a skill, an ability, or knowledge that makes a person able to do a particular job
the hiring committee thinks this latest applicant really has the goods
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Travel + Leisure,
1 July 2025
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Taking this approach minimizes the frustration of figuring out where to store something and ensures everything has a logical place in your home.
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Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 June 2025
One is known as the Brady database — a reference to the 1963 U.S. Supreme Court decision Brady vs. Maryland, which says prosecutors are required to turn over evidence that could be favorable to a defendant, including evidence of police misconduct.
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MSNBC Newsweek,
4 July 2025
As for the loyal opposition, Democrats are in bad odor with voters and even many of their own partisans after Joe Biden’s handlers gaslighted the public on the frailty and declining faculties of the octogenarian president.
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Los Angeles Times,
4 July 2025
Sallis enters the professional ranks as a skilled guard with a smooth mid-range game, defensive versatility, room to grow as a shooter and playmaker and potential to develop in an NBA organization.
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27 June 2025
Medicaid also funds the majority of long-term care for seniors in skilled nursing facilities.
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The Orlando Sentinel,
27 June 2025
Whether you’re headed to Fairhope or a bit further to the Gulf Coast, Allegri Farm Market is a worthy pit stop just off highway 181.
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Southern Living,
29 June 2025
For nature lovers, Le Morne Brabant, the famous peak just across the bay from the resort, and the Black River Gorges National Park are worthy day trip options for some light hiking and taking in the island's legendary sights.
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