well-liked
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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With a well-liked young American star trying to become the first U.S. man to win a major since 2003, the crowd was amped to root for Shelton.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026
Another neighbour remembered her as "well-liked and accepted".
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
It involves a well-known, well-liked reporter and the reigning Coach of the Year of a behemoth team that just reached the Super Bowl.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 24, 2026
Chait was an apparently safe fallback option — he is widely seen as well-liked, capable and loyal.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 27, 2026
But their efforts could not save the well-liked old man.
From "In the Footsteps of Crazy Horse" by Joseph Marshall III
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