well-taken
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of well-taken
First recorded in 1755–65
Example Sentences
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Making sure your online listing stands out is key, but it’s not just making sure you have well-taken photographs.
From MarketWatch
Mark Rylance’s complaint that Shakespeare’s words are being uttered too slowly by contemporary actors is well-taken.
From Los Angeles Times
After Tommy O'Brien was forced to dot the ball down in the Irish in-goal area and concede a scrum, Dupont - making his Test return after suffering a serious knee injury against Ireland 11 months ago - popped the ball to Jalibert for the fly-half to mark his first international appearance since last year's Six Nations with a well-taken try.
From BBC
The Newcastle United forward had just fired his side in front against Liverpool with a well-taken 36th-minute finish.
From BBC
Scrum-half Pelletier picked up the player-of-the-match award in the semi-final win over the Black Ferns, scoring a well-taken opening try.
From BBC
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