well-run

adjective

: managed in a skillful way
a well-run organization

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Under Levy, Spurs built a state-of-the-art stadium and training ground, gained a reputation for being a well-run business and consistently qualified for Europe. Matt Slater, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025 Cooks will turn 32 years of age in late September, but perhaps heading to a relatively well-run franchise in the Steelers could result in him having one more productive year. Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025 Concise, prompt minutes are one indication of a well-run HOA. Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025 Yet some of the most responsive and well-run cities, including a host of safe and placid South Orange County cities such as Rancho Santa Margarita and Aliso Viejo, have relatively low staffing levels. The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 10 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for well-run

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“Well-run.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/well-run. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.

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