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well-directed

American  
[wel-di-rekt-id] / ˈwɛl dɪˈrɛkt ɪd /

adjective

  1. directed, guided, or overseen in a way that is capable, thoughtful, responsible, etc.

  2. of a movie, showing artistic skill, excellence, expressiveness, etc., on the part of the director.


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Wyatt-Hodge's brutal innings included 15 fours and one huge six over long-on, before she departed after a well-directed De Klerk yorker.

From BBC Nov. 27, 2024

Kuemper denied a well-directed deflection by Chris Kreider early in the second and gloved a chance by Filip Chytil at 5:21.

From Washington Times Dec. 27, 2022

Directed by Brandon Dermer from an Alisha Ketry screenplay, “I’m Totally Fine” has a premise that could have easily skewed twee, were it not so well-written, well-directed and well-acted.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 4, 2022

It says the Legislature should “further all wise and well-directed efforts for the promotion of temperance and morality.”

From Seattle Times Oct. 18, 2022

On the night of Torrance’s church bell miracle, a well-directed flashlight would have revealed Pete’s legs dangling from the tree alongside Louie’s.

From "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand

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