delivering the goods

phrase

present participle of deliver the goods

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Recent Examples of delivering the goods Except there’s a difference between being knowingly ridiculous and being no longer capable of delivering the goods. — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 18 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for delivering the goods
bearing fruit
Phrase
  • Our work with one of our long-standing partners, InVideo, is bearing fruit.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The reversal comes after Milei repeatedly touted declining poverty as evidence that his free-market economic overhaul was bearing fruit.
    — Débora Rey, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026

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“Delivering the goods.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delivering%20the%20goods. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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