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for good

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Definition of for good

as in always

for all time When they leave, they'll be gone for good.

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Recent Examples of for good Barr will portray Duane’s oldest son, Calvin Whitlock, an attractive and ambitious man who’s been driven out of the business of auto racing for good and doesn’t like to be reminded of it. — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 6 July 2026 This is an enormous issue for the entire industry with PlayStation being the tip of the spear to say that 75-85% digital sales is enough to move that to 100% for good. — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 After Fiesta Village’s final celebration with the public on Friday and Saturday, the park will host a private event Sunday before shutting down for good. — Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026 Little Big Town All four members of the award-winning country group (Karen Fairchild, Kimberly Schlapman, Phillip Sweet, and Jimi Westbrook) were in attendance at the Madison Square nuptials and for good reason. — Alison Abbey Hudak, Rolling Stone, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for for good

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