well-run

adjective

: managed in a skillful way
a well-run organization

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The well-run Brewers reclaimed first place in the National League Central. Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 25 May 2026 The takeaway: a thoughtful sauna, a well-run contrast pool and an empty afternoon are more likely to move the needle on circulation, recovery and nervous system regulation than a single dramatic high-tech treatment. Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 23 May 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

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“Well-run.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/well-run. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.

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