well-paid
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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It’s a consequence of being well-known and well-paid for playing a sport at a high level.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 17, 2026
A new wave of wealth from the AI industry results in rents in San Francisco that average $5,500 a month, rivaling New York prices and leaving even well-paid newcomers scrambling for a place to live.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026
If we don’t tip service employees, it calls into question our respect for the working class and our commitment to decent, well-paid work.
From Slate ● Jun. 2, 2026
He also rejects the notion that there is a binary choice between providing well-paid employment and a decent safety net through the social security system.
From BBC ● Apr. 11, 2026
It was the kind of stable, well-paid job that gave Negro men—even those with white-collar credentials—a chance to pull their families solidly into the middle class.
From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly
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