Example Sentences

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It is evident that this otherwise well-reared, educated, groomed man has a severe, perhaps clinical, self-discipline problem.

From New York Times • Feb. 9, 2018

At 1½ or 2 pounds per bird, and one bird per person, the well-reared Cornish game hen represents something of a treat.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 24, 2017

Like any well-reared girl Meshie brushes her teeth and showers when she gets up.

From Time Magazine Archive

But Elizabeth's rebellions are those of any headstrong, well-reared child suffering an overdose of family.

From Time Magazine Archive

Marriages among college mates are usually most successful, both in the final establishment of substantial home life and in point of resulting in a reasonable number of well-reared children.

From Farm Boys and Girls by McKeever, William Arch