well-connected
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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Massie's leadership on the Epstein files has let him position himself as an outsider, doing battle against the wealthy and well-connected.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
All of which is to say that by the time Tanaka began directing, she was an accomplished and well-connected film artist.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026
These groups have drafted state legislation, planned its dissemination and engaged a well-connected lobbying firm to get them signed into law.
From Salon • Apr. 10, 2026
The union that represents the department’s rank-and-file members has long complained of a double standard that lets well-connected officers and senior leaders off the hook.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026
They had trust funds, allowances, dividend checks, doting grandmas, well-connected uncles, loving families.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
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