well-documented
adjective
—used to describe something that is known about or known to be true because there are many documents that describe it, prove it, etc.
a well-documented fact
That part of her life is not well-documented.
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Ross’s decision to retire was well-documented but Klineman informed the AVP of her imminent departure from volleyball just five days ago.
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Aaron Heisen, Orange County Register, 9 Nov. 2024
As has been well-documented by now, members of President Trump’s inner circle sought to pressure Fox to change its Arizona call.
—Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Nov. 2024
Failure being a catalyst to success is well-documented.
—Aditi Shrikant, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2024
The big picture: Giant turnarounds are of course well-documented.
—Hope King, Axios, 23 Oct. 2024
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Aaron Heisen, Orange County Register, 9 Nov. 2024
As has been well-documented by now, members of President Trump’s inner circle sought to pressure Fox to change its Arizona call.
—Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Nov. 2024
Failure being a catalyst to success is well-documented.
—Aditi Shrikant, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2024
The big picture: Giant turnarounds are of course well-documented.
—Hope King, Axios, 23 Oct. 2024
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“Well-documented.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/well-documented. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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