well-taken
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of well-taken
First recorded in 1755–65
Example Sentences
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The disappointment of missing out on a first World Cup in 40 years, after well-taken strikes from Sandro Tonali and Moise Kean for the hosts in Bergamo, will sting for a while yet.
From BBC
After a stout display of Irish defending, Wales landed some big hits on the hosts at the other end before Crowley darted through a gap for a well-taken try that he failed to convert.
From BBC
Making sure your online listing stands out is key, but it’s not just making sure you have well-taken photographs.
From MarketWatch
Mark Rylance’s complaint that Shakespeare’s words are being uttered too slowly by contemporary actors is well-taken.
From Los Angeles Times
After Tommy O'Brien was forced to dot the ball down in the Irish in-goal area and concede a scrum, Dupont - making his Test return after suffering a serious knee injury against Ireland 11 months ago - popped the ball to Jalibert for the fly-half to mark his first international appearance since last year's Six Nations with a well-taken try.
From BBC
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