well-connected

adjective

: having important and powerful friends
a well-connected lawyer

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The lobbyists on this list represent the industry’s savviest, most influential and well-connected advocates across Capitol Hill. Sylvan Lane, The Hill, 11 Dec. 2025 The controversy now sits at the intersection of public safety, privilege, and trust in the courts, fueling a broader debate over whether the system protects the vulnerable or shields the well-connected. Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2025 Byrnes, in particular, is well-connected throughout baseball. Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 6 Dec. 2025 Advertisement The Epstein files have become an obsession for many, but particularly the MAGA base, Massie says, as an example of a broader problem—that there’s a separate set of rules for the wealthy and well-connected. Brian Bennett, Time, 17 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for well-connected

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“Well-connected.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/well-connected. Accessed 21 Dec. 2025.

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