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well in

British  

adjective

  1. informal on good terms or favourably placed (with)

    the foreman was well in with the management

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Or if you’re doing well in your career but taking time to shift gears, then you can bet on your future self.

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Stocks usually perform well in August, contrary to the widespread belief that it’s one of the worst months of the year.

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"Wolves are a highly complex social species and they are one of the most challenging species to keep well in captivity," he said.

From BBC Jul. 20, 2026

Oli said his dad "raised us with as much pride as ever, and that's me and my sister doing what we do to help him. He wants us to do well in our lives."

From BBC Jul. 12, 2026

He arrived within the hour but declared the situation well in hand and went out for a stroll and a cigar.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood

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