be smooth

Example Sentences

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The country now awaits the appointment of a new prime minister, but uncertainty remains over whether their approval process in parliament would be smooth.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Investors are also turning their attention to the 2026 midterm elections, an occasion that isn’t known to be smooth sailing in markets.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 17, 2026

Whatever happens after Carnival earnings drop, it’s unlikely to be smooth sailing.

From Barron's • Dec. 18, 2025

Still, the recovery ahead isn’t likely to be smooth, analysts at brokerage Berenberg said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 15, 2025

Things will be smooth while I'm in Acidalia, but that's only the first 650 kilometers.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir