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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 In this guide, a plant pro shares her best tips on how to get rid of ragweed without chemicals and reduce those seasonal sniffles for good. — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 30 Aug. 2026 But, as her clairvoyant predicted, their paths had rejoined for good this time. — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 29 Aug. 2026 Just over 24 minutes into the flight, the second stage will reignite its single Merlin engine for about three minutes before shutting down for good. — Tariq Malik, Space.com, 28 Aug. 2026 The Rams quickly took the lead for good on third-stringer Simpson's 11-yard TD pass to fourth-string receiver Brennan Presley for a 10-7 lead. — CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for for good

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