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well-managed

British  

adjective

  1. administered or controlled in a competent or successful manner

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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On Saturday, there seemed to be an uneasy balance: The crowds were large but well-managed, with some visitors worried about the months ahead.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

He moved to Dubai years ago to expand the business after launching in London and came to love how efficient and well-managed it is, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

"My hope is for our country to be independent and well-managed and not be bought," said Inuit writer and musician, Sivnîssoq Rask.

From BBC • Jan. 14, 2026

It added: "The organising committee reaffirmed that despite the venue changes, Thailand remains fully committed to delivering an efficient, well-managed and world-class 33rd SEA Games, reinforcing the confidence of all participating nations."

From Barron's • Nov. 28, 2025

Thus fable after fable was told and acted, the audience in the Palace room growing larger, after each, so that soon well-managed pictures received generous applause.

From An Artist in Crime by Ottolengui, Rodrigues

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