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 workers is that wages have been climbing faster than prices in recent months, so the average paycheck stretches further.
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Kerry Meagher, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
The good news for the TCJA is that Donald Trump was reelected president.
—Daniel J. Pilla, National Review, 7 Feb. 2025
That’s good news for runners who have been confused by the mixed messages on heart health.
—Dennis Lewon, Outside Online, 2 Feb. 2025
That’s good news for players and teams — at least ones that are willing to spend to the cap.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 2 Feb. 2025
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Kerry Meagher, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
The good news for the TCJA is that Donald Trump was reelected president.
—Daniel J. Pilla, National Review, 7 Feb. 2025
That’s good news for runners who have been confused by the mixed messages on heart health.
—Dennis Lewon, Outside Online, 2 Feb. 2025
That’s good news for players and teams — at least ones that are willing to spend to the cap.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 2 Feb. 2025
See all Example Sentences for good news for (someone)
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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 13 Feb. 2025.
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