well-played
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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And this is why Rapaport is such a well-played torment.
From Salon ● Jan. 15, 2026
“That was a well-played, hard-fought slugfest,” Venables said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 17, 2025
But it wasn’t the most well-played game, with both teams losing big turnovers and neither offense really doing much until the end, when fatigue might have been a factor.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 12, 2024
And whatever verges on corn is redeemed by well-played, if quickly drawn, characters who make good company and are easy to invest in.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 12, 2023
"A well-played violin is a treat for the gods—a badly-played one——" "Oh, that's all right," he cried, with a merry laugh.
From A Study in Scarlet by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
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