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No one praises a well-run hospital for letting people roam freely between isolation rooms, operating theaters and intensive care.—
Scott Alldridge,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026 While Pratt ran as an outsider, critiquing Bass over her handling of the 2025 Palisades fire and the homelessness crisis, Raman pursued a different lane, saying Angelenos want a well-run city — one where potholes and streetlights are repaired in a timely manner.—
Noah Goldberg,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026 Thank you to Patty and her committee for a fantastic, well-run event.—
Ticked Off,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 Feb. 2026 There’s a small but well-run kids’ club by Sharkey and George, where genuinely lovely people run craft sessions, puppet shows, and video gaming slots.—
Sarah Leigh Bannerman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for well-run