well-connected
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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Massie's leadership on the Epstein files has let him position himself as an outsider, doing battle against the wealthy and well-connected.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
Whistleblowers allege that Jho Low, a well-connected Malaysian financier with no official role, helped set up the 1MDB state investment fund and made key financial decisions before disappearing about a decade ago.
From Barron's • May 13, 2026
All of which is to say that by the time Tanaka began directing, she was an accomplished and well-connected film artist.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026
“Antitrust enforcement is not political — it’s about protecting working families and helping ensure the benefits of a vibrant economy are for everyone, not just well-connected corporations,” Bonta said in a statement.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026
Elizabeth Bentley was the most well-connected Soviet spy ever to defect to the United States authorities.
From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau
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