good works
plural noun
: things done to help poor people, sick people, etc.
She is admired for her many good works.
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Politicians other than Johnson — Lightfoot and Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx among them — have appeared cozily with Banks and endorsed his good works.
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2024
Ethel’s good works included the Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Project in New York City that had been important to her husband.
—Valerie J. Nelson, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2024
At elementary and middle schools, Everett said the organization’s clubs have focused on science, art and doing good works for the community.
—Sarah Ritter, Kansas City Star, 22 Mar. 2024
There is no excuse for my bad judgment, abusing my authority and undermining Hit Like A Girl’s good works.
—Karen Bliss, Billboard, 21 Mar. 2024
Especially if those good works happened on teams in the ’70s and ’80s … and who also happened to be in the AFC.
—Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 27 Jan. 2024
Hundreds of charities cherish royal appearances, which give their good works visibility and credibility among potential donors.
—Sylvia Hui, Danica Kirka, The Christian Science Monitor, 7 Feb. 2024
Here are a few ways to support some good works—today and beyond—while enjoying some food and wine diversions.
—Lana Bortolot, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2023
Their expressions did not change as two other speakers praised Mr. Lorge for his transformation and good works.
—Photographs Todd Heisler, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2023
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2024
Ethel’s good works included the Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Project in New York City that had been important to her husband.
—Valerie J. Nelson, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2024
At elementary and middle schools, Everett said the organization’s clubs have focused on science, art and doing good works for the community.
—Sarah Ritter, Kansas City Star, 22 Mar. 2024
There is no excuse for my bad judgment, abusing my authority and undermining Hit Like A Girl’s good works.
—Karen Bliss, Billboard, 21 Mar. 2024
Especially if those good works happened on teams in the ’70s and ’80s … and who also happened to be in the AFC.
—Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 27 Jan. 2024
Hundreds of charities cherish royal appearances, which give their good works visibility and credibility among potential donors.
—Sylvia Hui, Danica Kirka, The Christian Science Monitor, 7 Feb. 2024
Here are a few ways to support some good works—today and beyond—while enjoying some food and wine diversions.
—Lana Bortolot, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2023
Their expressions did not change as two other speakers praised Mr. Lorge for his transformation and good works.
—Photographs Todd Heisler, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2023
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“Good works.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/good%20works. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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