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Recent Examples of well-handled
That scene was potentially such a minefield, but so well-handled.
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Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 10 Aug. 2023
With most action confined to the family home, Bulgaria passes well enough for Anytown, U.S.A., and technical contributions all around are well-handled.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 19 July 2023
There’s a light feminist streak here, as both Amanda and Sinh save each other from despair at various points, while a callback that sees Amanda navigating chaotic city traffic as a pedestrian — thus showcasing her evolving confidence — is well-handled.
—Courtney Howard, Variety, 21 Apr. 2023
Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 10 Aug. 2023
With most action confined to the family home, Bulgaria passes well enough for Anytown, U.S.A., and technical contributions all around are well-handled.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 19 July 2023
There’s a light feminist streak here, as both Amanda and Sinh save each other from despair at various points, while a callback that sees Amanda navigating chaotic city traffic as a pedestrian — thus showcasing her evolving confidence — is well-handled.
—Courtney Howard, Variety, 21 Apr. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-handled
Adjective
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But something extraordinary was also revealed: a mural, faint, aged, and slightly scorched, that had been concealed by a wall that burned away.—
Scott Simon,
NPR,
25 Jan. 2025
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Fermented in pinewood tanks for up to 15 days then aged for two months in a combination of new and once-used American oak barrels, the vegetal flavor has underlying hints of chocolate and curry, resulting in an extremely smooth sipping mezcal.—
Richard Carleton Hacker,
Robb Report,
24 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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So much of his work seems dull, shopworn, generic.—
James Marcus,
The New Yorker,
1 June 2020
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Carson said — 50 times Carson’s office, on a quiet street in downtown Modesto, was gritty and shopworn and functional in feel.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2021
Adjective
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Not shabby for a film whose initial grosses were considered disappointing.—
Tom Brueggemann,
IndieWire,
19 Jan. 2025
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Her box score stats don’t jump out like Watkins’ or Hidalgo’s — though 19.6 points and 9.8 rebounds isn’t too shabby — but her presence on the court amplifies her teammates’ abilities.—
Chantel Jennings,
The Athletic,
9 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Women and adults younger than 45 are more likely than men and older adults to say that moderate drinking is bad for health, as were Democrats and independents.—
Deidre McPhillips,
CNN,
24 Jan. 2025
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Listeriosis is considered a serious condition and can be dangerous or life-threatening, especially to newborns, those aged 65 or older, those who are pregnant, and those with weak immune systems, according to the and pregnant people, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.—
Mike Snider,
USA TODAY,
12 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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On December 31, the 60-year-old American Pickers host took to his Instagram to share a photo of himself sitting on a beat-up couch wearing jeans and a white t-shirt.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025
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Trading in your beat-up mattress for something new is one of the best ways to start sleeping through the night.—
Christopher Murray,
Fox News,
21 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Through his poised and assured play, Daniels has breathed life into a stale Commanders organization, which has booked its first spot in the NFC Championship game since the 1991-92 season.—
Ben Morse,
CNN,
24 Jan. 2025
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Because, really, anything other than a stale granola bar would impress me.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Jan. 2025
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