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well-executed

American  
[wel ek-si-kyoot-id] / ˈwɛl ˈɛk sɪˌkyut ɪd /

adjective

  1. performed or carried out in a way that is skillful, graceful, efficient, etc.


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A well-executed Irish exit isn’t about disappearing—it’s about knowing when a grand goodbye is unnecessary.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

The idea isn't new: Bollywood has long explored north-south cultural clashes through romcoms, and in a multilingual country, well-executed cross-cultural romances can be a hit.

From BBC • Sep. 5, 2025

But there are several obstacles to even a well-executed plan to downsize.

From Slate • Mar. 10, 2025

A well-executed raid may also pull enemy forces away from other positions, which in turn creates other opportunities for attack and disruption.

From Salon • Nov. 1, 2024

After two or three well-executed skirmishes the band dispersed, and the black-masked pirate returned to his lair to sleep.

From "The Incredible Journey" by Sheila Burnford