do well
Example Sentences
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It’s a zero-sum game for filmmakers and viewers alike, who would both do well to recognize the inherent value in surprise.
From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026
The 2.5-hour-plus film didn’t do well at the U.S. box office, not even earning back its estimated $130-million budget.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026
Investors fretting about Thursday’s oil-driven selloff would do well to remember that this, too, shall pass.
From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026
WSJLI: You guys have also shared content where you DM celebrities or reality stars and ask what the last thing is they’ve bought from DoorDash, which seemed to do well.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026
I feel quite pleased with myself until Rani tells me she told everyone who asked her for their fortune that they'd do well if they were generous to poor boys.
From "Born Behind Bars" by Padma Venkatraman
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