well-trained
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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She is a well-trained and responsible gun owner.
From Slate ● Jun. 4, 2026
Cuba’s armed forces once fielded tens of thousands of well-trained soldiers during the height of the Cold War, deploying to conflicts from Angola to Syria.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 22, 2026
They hold moisture, yes — but they also carry spice into the interior like a well-trained courier.
From Salon ● Mar. 11, 2026
He offered to show me a large surgery scar, rolling up his right sleeve to reveal the pale pink flesh — and a well-trained bicep.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 27, 2026
There were six well-trained efficient men working on each giant and within ten minutes eight out of the nine giants had been trussed up like chickens and were still snoring contentedly.
From "The BFG" by Roald Dahl
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