well-played
Britishadjective
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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
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
“It was a well-played game,” Nationals manager Dave Martinez said.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 26, 2023
As they drew near, with the music of well-played flutes, with regular tread, their mantles and plumes waving in the breeze, all the Spaniards were alike impressed with the beauty of the spectacle.
From Ferdinand De Soto, The Discoverer of the Mississippi American Pioneers and Patriots by John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot) Abbott
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