good news for (someone)
idiom
: something new that will be useful to (someone)
Lower ticket prices are good news for sports fans.
The new dog park is good news for dog lovers.
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The good news for supporters of seven of the Premier League’s 20 clubs is that their lads will play for a trip to Wembley Stadium in next month’s FA Cup semi-finals at some point over the weekend.
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Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
The good news for Flexport is losses narrowed throughout the year, seemingly supporting Petersen’s goals for 2025.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 27 Mar. 2025
But the good news for fans of Quinta Brunson’s workplace comedy is that Janelle James, the actress who portrays Ava, is not.
—Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 26 Mar. 2025
The good news for the Suns is that Durant is still here and destroying teams, and Phoenix is finally stringing wins together, including notable ones against winning teams like the Cavaliers and Bucks.
Josh Giddey and the Bulls are on an improbable roll.
—Law Murray, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
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Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
The good news for Flexport is losses narrowed throughout the year, seemingly supporting Petersen’s goals for 2025.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 27 Mar. 2025
But the good news for fans of Quinta Brunson’s workplace comedy is that Janelle James, the actress who portrays Ava, is not.
—Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 26 Mar. 2025
The good news for the Suns is that Durant is still here and destroying teams, and Phoenix is finally stringing wins together, including notable ones against winning teams like the Cavaliers and Bucks.
Josh Giddey and the Bulls are on an improbable roll.
—Law Murray, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
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“Good news for (someone).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/good%20news%20for%20%28someone%29. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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