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well-respected

British  

adjective

  1. held in high respect; esteemed

"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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Dan Kirsch is a well-respected technical analyst for Jefferies, whose daily note on technical analysis has a wide following.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026

These might include karaoke nights, themed bingo happy hours, and raves, often thrown with well-respected collectives.

From Slate ● Jun. 25, 2026

She also had served under his predecessor and was a longtime civil servant well-respected by officers and police brass.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 26, 2026

Yet, Strand Larsen is well-respected behind the scenes, where he is seen as a leader.

From BBC ● Jan. 7, 2026

In my time, these men would be some of the most well-respected in history.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin

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