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well-written

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adjective

  1. composed in a competent, and often entertaining, style

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Roberts’ opinion for the court, despite being well-written and legally correct, resists critiquing the original order with the forcefulness this issue deserves.

From Slate Aug. 11, 2026

The movie is well-written but haphazardly made, with some choppy editing and a soundtrack of Cheech & Chong original songs that frequently drown out the dialogue to the point of irritation.

From Salon Apr. 18, 2026

“We think AI agents are very good at finding undiscovered, well-written research faster and cheaper than humans,” Pompliano said.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 7, 2026

"Billy Steinberg's life was a testament to the enduring power of a well-written song - and to the idea that honesty, when set to music, can outlive us all," the family's statement read.

From BBC Feb. 17, 2026

He began: Thank you for your many well-written letters concerning the peregrines of Delhi Bridge.

From "Frightful's Mountain" by Jean Craighead George

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