be smooth

Example Sentences

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The road higher may not be smooth for stocks, though, they caution.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026

He is also told not to ask too many questions: "then everything will be smooth".

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

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

From Barron's • Dec. 18, 2025

Through intermediaries, she got Park’s feedback on what he wanted changed — for instance, he insisted that the tree bark be smooth, a distinctive characteristic of crape myrtles.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 9, 2025

Once she got examined for her teacher’s certificate, it’d be smooth sailing for her.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck