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well-connected

British

adjective

having influential or important relatives or friends

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These groups have drafted state legislation, planned its dissemination and engaged a well-connected lobbying firm to get them signed into law.

From Salon • Apr. 10, 2026

Epstein, 66, was once a well-connected financial consultant who rubbed shoulders with many prominent politicians and celebrities, including Trump and Clinton.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 31, 2026

He had re-emerged as a shadowy, well-connected person on Wall Street.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 20, 2026

Whistleblowers said Jho Low, a well-connected Malaysian financier with no official role, helped set up the fund and made key financial decisions.

From Barron's • Dec. 25, 2025

“Just trying to make up to well-connected people,” said Zabini, who was still glowering at Goyle.

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling

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