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
On Friday, judiciary chief Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei, a senior figure and well-respected cleric, said "the Islamic Republic has never shied away from negotiations".
From Barron's ● May 1, 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
“And the baby bites,” Edgar said, tossing a chicken bone to the floor as if he were an animal in a zoo and not the son of a well-respected member of the banking community.
From "The Bad Beginning" by Lemony Snicket
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