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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

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

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

From BBC • Sep. 15, 2021

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

From Slate • Feb. 18, 2020

They were not well-treated, but they did survive.

From A Prisoner in Turkey by Still, John

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