well-connected

adjective

1. having influential or important relatives or friends

Example Sentences

At the same time, Erik Prince, the well-connected American defense contractor, is in talks about providing security services to African governments, according to people familiar with the approach.

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Much of the anger has focused on so-called "nepo kids" - young people perceived as benefitting from the fame and influence of their well-connected parents, many of whom are establishment figures.

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Critics argue the policy favors the wealthy and well-connected, while creating barriers for engineers, researchers, and healthcare professionals who previously relied on the program to live and work in the U.S.

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The Epstein saga, which seemed to be old news at the beginning of this year, is approaching a self-sustaining critical mass that will be difficult for anyone, no matter how well-connected or influential, to contain.

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The union that represents most officers has long complained that well-connected senior leaders get favorable treatment.

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