well-kept
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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There’s plenty of variety here: Small project properties still sell in the $600,000 range, while larger remodels or well-kept Craftsmans can go for as much as $1.7 million.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 15, 2026
It is known for its well-kept local ales, from Stroud Brewery and good bar banter.
From BBC ● Dec. 3, 2025
At the center is an open-air amphitheater and waterfall ringed by glass buildings and shaded by well-kept trees.
From Slate ● Oct. 30, 2025
When he joined, he felt like he had found a well-kept secret.
From Salon ● May 30, 2025
For a moment I paused beneath a low, thickly leaved tree, looking down the well-kept doily-shadowed walks past the silent houses.
From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison
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