well-connected

adjective

: having important and powerful friends
a well-connected lawyer

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Though the Independent Autism Coordinating Committee lacks the statutory authority to direct which therapies or trials should receive federal funds, the current members are well-connected and wield influence in advocacy organizations and private organizations like the Simon’s Foundation. O. Rose Broderick, STAT, 19 Mar. 2026 Beatty was as well-connected as anyone. Paul Fischer, HollywoodReporter, 12 Mar. 2026 Buchanan will play Ku’ulei Pana, who grew up on the island, making her well-connected, and is the Detective with Hawaii PD assigned to the murder investigation. Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 25 Feb. 2026 Mrie’s family was wealthy and well-connected. Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for well-connected

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