well-paid
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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At the same time, leaders give up an expectation of privacy when they become the well-paid head of a large company, Elson added.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
As part of that growth, Irvine has also seen many tech and healthcare companies such as Edwards Lifesciences and Allergan come to the area, also bringing in well-paid employees.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
It’s a consequence of being well-known and well-paid for playing a sport at a high level.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 17, 2026
It might be quite expensive for the German FA to sack the well-paid manager but it could be the only way to make a fresh start.
From BBC ● Jun. 30, 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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