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good for

Beneficial to, as in Milk is good for children . [Tenth century a.d. ]
Able to serve or continue to function, as in This furniture's good for at least ten more years , or I hope you're not tired—I'm good for another three miles or so . [Mid-1800s]
Financially reliable, able to pay or repay, as in They know he's good for a big tip . [Mid-1800s]
Equivalent in value; also, valid for. For example, These coupons are good for a 20 percent discount , or This contract is good for the entire life of the book . [Second half of 1800s]
good for someone . An expression of approval, as in Good for Bill—he's sold the car , or Good for you! You passed the exam . This usage differs from the others in that orally a slight emphasis is placed on you or whoever is being mentioned. [Mid-1800s]

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"You think they are going to be nutritionally good for your child," said one parent, Hazel, during a focus group on baby food pouches at Leeds University.

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Some Little Freddie pouches come branded as "Good for Brains" and Heinz claims some of its fruit products are "as nutritionally good as homemade".

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“I don’t want anyone making any financial moves when they are stressed. Usually, those money moves are about getting yourself out of the stress cycle and may not be good for you long term.”

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If one schedule is good for the Rams, it might not be as good for the 49ers.

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But while it was good for some of the managers, it was absolutely fantastic for non-manager investors because they were being put back in charge.

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Good fences make good neighbors good-for-nothing

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