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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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St. Michael’s, one of the most well-respected institutions in northern New England, is among them.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Her past roles have showed her to be one of the “most well-respected and capable executives in the industry,” wrote Tom Nikic, an analyst at Needham.

From Barron's • Dec. 18, 2025

"This is a devastating loss. Wayne was a well-respected and dedicated member of our team who made a real contribution to the work we do and to the residents we serve."

From BBC • Oct. 30, 2025

He was a well-respected Times veteran who had done stints covering immigration, as a foreign correspondent and Metro reporter for the paper.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 29, 2025

The Ministry of Magic consented to this unprecedented release to raise money for Comic Relief, a well-respected Muggle charity.

From "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" by J.K. Rowling

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