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
St. Michael’s, one of the most well-respected institutions in northern New England, is among them.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
Yet, Strand Larsen is well-respected behind the scenes, where he is seen as a leader.
From BBC • Jan. 7, 2026
Eighty percent of Americans agree with the statement that “empathy is a moral value that is the foundation of a healthy society,” according to one recent and well-respected survey from the Public Religion Research Institute.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 27, 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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