good and

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ˌgu̇d-ᵊn How to pronounce good and (audio)
Synonyms of good andnext
: very, entirely
was good and mad

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Forgive themselves for the some good and the some bad, and move forward with a kind heart. — Briana Stewart, ABC News, 4 July 2026 The music was so good and Emma D’Arcy was, once again, on fire. — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026 The Gold Rush—whiskey, lemon juice, and honey syrup—is a good and important drink, but there’s a flaw. — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 4 July 2026 Still, Sheridan said the script was good and passed it along to some producers, but nothing ever came to fruition. — Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for good and

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“Good and.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/good%20and. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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