well-trained
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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She is a well-trained and responsible gun owner.
From Slate ● Jun. 4, 2026
Cuba’s armed forces once fielded tens of thousands of well-trained soldiers during the height of the Cold War, deploying to conflicts from Angola to Syria.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 22, 2026
He offered to show me a large surgery scar, rolling up his right sleeve to reveal the pale pink flesh — and a well-trained bicep.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 27, 2026
Even well-trained officers may not be trained for the environments where they now operate.
From Salon ● Jan. 14, 2026
"Yet the Stark pup sends you to me like a well-trained raven, clutching his little message."
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
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