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well-to-do

[wel-tuh-doo] / ˈwɛl təˈdu /


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Then, we decided with the club and him, and with Roberto as well, to do a normal transition.

From BBC • Sep. 24, 2025

“And so you go out and do something, and then realize you can inspire others as well to do so.”

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 16, 2024

But a navy doesn't serve well to do that: Your people are at sea, and you don't have nearly the manpower that you do in a standing army.

From Salon • Jul. 22, 2023

“Our girls knew they needed to score well to do well.”

From Seattle Times • Feb. 24, 2023

She: I shall have to call you in tomorrow morning, as well, to do this task for me.

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein




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