well-respected
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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These might include karaoke nights, themed bingo happy hours, and raves, often thrown with well-respected collectives.
From Slate ● Jun. 25, 2026
Organisers said they were "deeply saddened" by the death of the "popular and well-respected member of the road racing community".
From BBC ● May 28, 2026
Our suggestion is David Malpass, a well-respected economist whom Mr. Trump made World Bank president in his first term.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 24, 2026
Louis Sr. was well-respected by his creditors and so beloved by his employees that they insisted on filling his grave themselves after his sudden death in 1984.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 18, 2025
Dozens of well-respected newspapers ran stories, some entirely fabricated, “the bodies of Sir John Franklin and his men have been found by Dr. Kane’s party, completely frozen, and in a state of perfect preservation.”
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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