well-run

adjective

: managed in a skillful way
a well-run organization

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Once considered a well-run, innovative city, Oakland now struggles. Nate Miley, Mercury News, 17 July 2025 Well, independence is one of the foundational elements of a well-run economy. Steve Inskeep, NPR, 17 July 2025 The lawmakers argued that unannounced inspections are important to ensuring the detention center is well-run, and a power they are afforded under a state law that grants lawmakers the ability to conduct surprise inspections at correctional facilities. Siena Duncan, Miami Herald, 10 July 2025 But that strong total return more than makes up for it, proving that the lower payout is a poor reason to avoid this well-run CEF. Michael Foster, Forbes.com, 24 June 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 29 Jul. 2025.

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