well-paid
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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Good managers will explain small raises to well-paid workers, says Tauseef Rahman, U.S. workforce reward solutions leader at professional-services firm Marsh, formerly known as Mercer.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
Burnham said that people in Northern Ireland "want more breathing space from the cost of living, good, well-paid jobs and opportunities for their children".
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
His finances unravelled after having to give up well-paid work in construction after suffering problems with his eyesight.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 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
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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