well-timed
Example Sentences
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From there, a well-timed joke can do wonders.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 12, 2026
“Right now I’m a solo artist, which is kind of fun. I’m up there like a folk troubadour, singing the songs, reading from the book, and making some well-timed joke,” he told Salon.
From Salon ● Jul. 29, 2026
The angry sea god Poseidon is reduced to rumors; mighty Zeus withheld to a few well-timed thunderclaps.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2026
Because commissions are small—often three to five members—a well-timed pair of firings can leave a group without the number of members it needs to act.
From Slate ● Jul. 13, 2026
More important, my well-timed relationship with Slash meant I had a date to senior prom.
From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi
