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
“That was a well-played, hard-fought slugfest,” Venables said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 17, 2025
And the Kraken finally emerging from a well-played game with two points instead of just one.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 20, 2023
“It was a well-played game,” Nationals manager Dave Martinez said.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 26, 2023
Counter Queen's Pawn opening and No. 13, Bird and Blackburne KP one, these, though both drawn, were steady, well-played and instructive games.
From Chess History and Reminiscences by Bird, H. E. (Henry Edward)
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