smooth
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Jackson was known for worldwide hits such as Billie Jean, Beat It, Smooth Criminal and Black or White, while 1982's Thriller is the biggest-selling album of all time.
From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026
“You’re breathing really quickly because you want to sound fast. Smooth is fast. After you take a breath, it’s okay to stop,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 28, 2025
Michael Jackson's white fedora from the 1988 "Smooth Criminal" video is also up for auction, valued between £40,000 and £80,000.
From Barron's • Oct. 21, 2025
Smooth start, it was not, for Raley in his first weeks with the Mariners.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 16, 2024
Smooth as a goblin’s lie, the lock opened.
From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer
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