well-built
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A union boss for factory workers, he was stocky and well-built with closely cropped brown hair and the hands of someone who had spent the bulk of his 40-plus years in manual labor.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026
It's since strengthened further into a Category 5, the highest level on the Saffir-Simpson, where even well-built structures face catastrophic damage.
From Barron's ● Oct. 27, 2025
A well-built cheese plate isn’t so different from a well-built meal — every element has a purpose.
From Salon ● Oct. 12, 2025
Fans, who could see how well-built these stars were, were disillusioned that Hogan would lie.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2025
A well-built man with a broad suntanned face, he pushed his straw hat back, scratched his head, and laughed ruefully.
From "A Single Shard" by Linda Sue Park
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