well-liked
Example Sentences
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It involves a well-known, well-liked reporter and the reigning Coach of the Year of a behemoth team that just reached the Super Bowl.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
"We want to be a well-liked team on and off the pitch and unfortunately our performance didn't allow that to happen in Australia," said Pope earlier this week.
From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026
During his 14 years as senator, Rubio was generally well-liked by his colleagues, who unanimously confirmed him as secretary of state -- a rarity in such polarized times.
From Barron's • Jan. 6, 2026
“I don’t think you can overstate how influential he was at the national, state and local level and how well-liked he was,” Garcetti said.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 19, 2025
That was Ben Blake; well-dressed, gay, handsome, brilliant, sure of himself, well-liked by the boys, with all the girls crazy about him—and Francie Nolan tremulously in love with him.
From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith
