in good faith
phrase
: in an honest and proper way
He bargained in good faith.
Both parties acted in good faith.
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But right now, what the president has said is, 'Go and make a deal, go and negotiate in good faith,' and that's what he's empowered us to do.
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July 1,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
In addition, the memo instructs the EPA to consider easing some civil enforcement against people who repair their own vehicles in good faith and restore them to their original operating condition.
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Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 June 2026
The victim, acting in good faith, returns the money through the same or alternate payment method.
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Morey Haber,
Forbes.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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July 1,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
In addition, the memo instructs the EPA to consider easing some civil enforcement against people who repair their own vehicles in good faith and restore them to their original operating condition.
—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 June 2026
The victim, acting in good faith, returns the money through the same or alternate payment method.
—
Morey Haber,
Forbes.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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 7 Jul. 2026.
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