well in
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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Stocks usually perform well in August, contrary to the widespread belief that it’s one of the worst months of the year.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 23, 2026
"Greece has done well in the field of protection, as wild animal populations have recovered," said Arcturos director Alexandros Karamanlidis.
From Barron's ● Jul. 9, 2026
Perry agreed that the “first partner” label might not play well in Middle America.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026
The roll-up strategy was starting to come undone, and roll-ups typically don’t work well in reverse.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026
These soon took a pleasure in doing their work well, in keeping their persons neat, in learning their tasks regularly, in acquiring quiet and orderly manners.
From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë
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