Well-laid

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Firmly and properly laid.

    "Add the government's ruthless determination to force the elimination of duplicate routes (often losing well-laid track for inferior lines with an unsuitably low axle loading or weak bridges), and it is easy to understand why confidence to compete was lacking."

  2. 2
    Formulated carefully or meticulously.

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clevercunningwell-planned

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"Add the government's ruthless determination to force the elimination of duplicate routes (often losing well-laid track for inferior lines with an unsuitably low axle loading or weak bridges), and it is easy to understand why confidence to compete was lacking."

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