well-liked
Example Sentences
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Chait was an apparently safe fallback option — he is widely seen as well-liked, capable and loyal.
From Los Angeles Times
Jefferies analyst Brent Thill downgraded Workday’s stock to hold from buy on Monday, writing that he was worried about the “abrupt” departure of the company’s well-liked former CEO.
From MarketWatch
An Oscar win, at 55, would seem fitting for a multidimensional, seemingly well-liked Hollywood veteran.
From Los Angeles Times
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
“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
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