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well-treated

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adjective

  1. not subjected to threats, harm, or other bad treatment

    hostages were well treated

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It came after the Grand National weights had been announced so potentially well-treated, although jumping needs to sharpen up to put rivals to the sword.

From BBC Apr. 11, 2024

“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

When asked for comment, the RSF said the reports were incorrect, and that it only held prisoners of war who were well-treated.

From Reuters Jul. 14, 2023

The Swiss parliament and executive branch opposed the proposal — arguing it would drive up prices and that “animals of production” are already well-protected and well-treated in Switzerland.

From Seattle Times Sep. 25, 2022

Zaide received the two whites kindly, ordered that they should be well-treated, and that Mr. Rogery should not be molested, he being continually tormented by the children.

From Narrative of a Voyage to Senegal in 1816 Undertaken by Order of the French Government, Comprising an Account of the Shipwreck of the Medusa, the Sufferings of the Crew, and the Various Occurrences on Board the Raft, in the Desert of Zaara, at St. Louis, and at the Camp of Daccard. to Which Are Subjoined Observations Respecting the Agriculture of the Western Coast of Africa, from Cape Blanco to the Mouth of the Gambia. by Corréard, Alexandre

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