well-played
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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With T. Bone Burnett holding forth in the producer’s chair yet again, “Long Long Road” matches its predecessor’s penchant for warmhearted storytelling and well-played musical confections.
From Salon • Apr. 24, 2026
If that’s another kind of long game, then well-played.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 9, 2026
And given the records in this latest victory, in a well-played game worthy of a derby, it may soon prove to be the most important one.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2024
“It was a well-played game,” Nationals manager Dave Martinez said.
From Washington Times • Aug. 26, 2023
Question and answer from the Shorter Catechism passed from lip to lip like a well-played game in which no one let the ball drop.
From Bog-Myrtle and Peat Tales Chiefly of Galloway Gathered from the Years 1889 to 1895 by Crockett, S. R. (Samuel Rutherford)
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