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smiley

[smahy-lee] / ˈsmaɪ li /
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“Meta is really at a sort of crossroads moment, even though its business is doing well,” said Minda Smiley, a senior analyst at eMarketer who focuses on social media.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

"For years, social media companies have claimed they're hard at work making their platforms safer for kids and teenagers," said Minda Smiley, an analyst at eMarketer.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

"Tonight, our Providence neighbors can finally breathe a little bit easier," Mayor Brett Smiley told reporters.

From Barron's • Dec. 19, 2025

“We do have a small short clip of video footage that we do believe is the person that we’re looking for,” Smiley said Monday on “Good Morning America.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 15, 2025

“I talked to Smiley last night,” Mom continues.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila