How to Use for good in a Sentence

for good

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  • So his three-run blast, which put the Braves ahead for good, was quite welcome.
    — Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 24 July 2026
  • Gloucester is known for its fishing boats—and for good reason.
    — Jenn Sinrich, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 July 2026
  • Why eggs and dairy still earn their spot Eggs remain a staple for good reason.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson july 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 July 2026
  • Here’s how to get rid of flies for good, with or without a pest professional.
    — Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 10 July 2026
  • In 2017, it was announced that the jail would be shutting its doors for good.
    — Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 30 June 2026
  • My book is a playbook for modern leaders to use social media for good.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Ellie even goes along with it in the hopes that Sidney will agree to the divorce and leave for good.
    — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 25 July 2026
  • The support is unlike anything he's ever heard, and for good reason.
    — ABC News, 18 July 2026
  • Pull-on pants, like this breathable linen style, have been everywhere this summer, and for good reason.
    — Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Rich brown nails have been brewing as one of the season’s most unexpected trends—and for good reason.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 26 July 2026
  • SoFi also offers an autopay discount and a cash bonus for good grades.
    — Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 24 July 2026
  • The family is split for good — the consequences on people are just enormous.
    — Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The device stands on four legs for good stability on uneven surfaces.
    — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 24 July 2026
  • England's Bellingham only needed three minutes to put his side ahead for good.
    — Russell Lewis, NPR, 11 July 2026
  • According to the brand, these shirts are constantly selling out — and for good reason.
    — Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026
  • This time of the year, peaches, cherries, tomatoes, and corn get a lot of attention—and for good reason.
    — Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Irons and Steamers Cruise ships have extremely strict fire codes—and for good reason.
    — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
  • On the second attempt, Tanaka put it into the back of the net to give Utah the lead for good.
    — Staff, Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The doctor wanted Barker to take it easy — possibly, for good.
    — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Largely, this is a group of people that is either no longer driving, or on the cusp of hanging up its proverbial keys for good.
    — Byron Hurd, The Drive, 1 July 2026
  • The ones that treat talent as a market to be earned, again and again, will be the ones still standing when the old bond finally breaks for good.
    — Kate Vitasek, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • There’s no avoiding the experiences of this world changing you, for good or ill, Siegel argues.
    — Andy Andersen, Vulture, 7 Aug. 2026
  • That being said, Spain’s expansive rural plains and coastal viewpoints are well poised for good viewing.
    — Catherine Tansey, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 July 2026
  • Santos scored his 12th goal this season — in the 21st minute — to put Houston in front for good.
    — ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Minsky’s Pizza shut its Lawrence doors for good after 14 years in business.
    — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The instant outfit is the ultimate clothing hack that would help me save space in my luggage and kick my overpacking habit for good.
    — Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Willis left and returned to the group several times in the years that followed but returned for good in 2017.
    — Abc News, ABC News, 1 July 2026
  • Very few civil rights leaders, whether nonviolent or militant, moved to the island for good.
    — Aaron Coy Moulton, The Conversation, 7 Aug. 2026
  • And count the Packers among teams waiting anxiously for good news about their recovering star.
    — Mike Jones, New York Times, 27 July 2026
  • Set off in the direction of Tenaja Falls, one of the area’s most popular hikes for good reason.
    — Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2026

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