good people
noun
US, informal + old-fashioned
: an honest, helpful, or morally good person
I like him; he's good people.
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Here’s the good news: The six members of our committee, from both political parties, are thoughtful, caring, intelligent, experienced, and deeply good people.
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Jeff Bridges, The Denver Post, 19 Jan. 2025
It's been my experience that the vast majority of all parties are truly good people who want the best for our country and for each other.
—Ashley Hume, Fox News, 19 Jan. 2025
But the sport could burn out good people involved in it if college football’s hierarchy doesn’t alter its calendar.
—Scott Dochterman, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
What a few good people did serves as inspiration for us all.
—Smithsonian Magazine, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Jan. 2025
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Jeff Bridges, The Denver Post, 19 Jan. 2025
It's been my experience that the vast majority of all parties are truly good people who want the best for our country and for each other.
—Ashley Hume, Fox News, 19 Jan. 2025
But the sport could burn out good people involved in it if college football’s hierarchy doesn’t alter its calendar.
—Scott Dochterman, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
What a few good people did serves as inspiration for us all.
—Smithsonian Magazine, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Good people.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/good%20people. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.
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