well-taken
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of well-taken
First recorded in 1755–65
Example Sentences
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Making sure your online listing stands out is key, but it’s not just making sure you have well-taken photographs.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 28, 2026
Mark Rylance’s complaint that Shakespeare’s words are being uttered too slowly by contemporary actors is well-taken.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026
Scrum-half Pelletier picked up the player-of-the-match award in the semi-final win over the Black Ferns, scoring a well-taken opening try.
From BBC • Sep. 25, 2025
The 29-year-old showed off her pace with a well-taken try in the World Cup warm-up win over Spain and can also play in the back row.
From BBC • Aug. 18, 2025
After the preceding, well-taken argument, Paul offers another based on the similarity between a man's testament and God's testament.
From Commentary on the Epistle to the Galatians by Graebner, Theodore
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