well-treated

British

adjective

not subjected to threats, harm, or other bad treatment

hostages were well treated

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“This will be by far the most well-treated, highest-quality water served to the public,” Polhemus said.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 17, 2023

It is part of a wider strategy to ensure investors are well-treated.

From BBC • Sep. 15, 2021

Many neighbors who maintain working dairies argue their cows are healthy, well-treated and still able to meet the country’s still enormous demand for dairy.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 10, 2021

Is there a world where this guy can have a well-treated beard?

From Slate • Feb. 18, 2020

Those who, like himself, had money were well-treated.

From Tales from Dickens by Rives, Hallie Erminie

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