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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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“When airlines can pass through higher fuel costs without sacrificing traffic, it supports revenue growth and positions well-managed carriers to expand margins and profitability,” he adds.

From Barron's Jun. 11, 2026

Rarely do we ask: is this well-managed, well-conceived?

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 2, 2026

A well-managed covered-call strategy can help a fund manager smooth out an income stream while providing downside protection.

From MarketWatch Oct. 16, 2025

As California and other states develop new wildfire regulations, they need to recognize the protective role that well-managed plants can play, along with many other benefits of urban vegetation.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 2, 2025

"Not second to 'Trajan' in character-painting, felicity of diction, well-managed conversations, pathos, and humor."

From The Romance of the Canoness A Life-History by Paul Heyse

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