smack-dab

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Already in her still relatively short career, Elle Fanning has managed to position herself smack dab in the center of these two polarities, the perfect combination of classic Hollywood and new age celebrity.

From Salon • Jan. 24, 2026

It’s smack dab in the middle of the migration routes for the Round Valley and Casa Diablo herds, according to a recent study.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 10, 2025

Sanders has the Buffaloes smack dab in the center of the college football universe this week courtesy a 45-42 win at then-No.

From Washington Times • Sep. 5, 2023

“This is smack dab in the middle of the growing season so anything that was ready to harvest was pulled. Whatever was left was lost,” Guild said.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 20, 2023

There, smack dab down the center of the street, wobbled Rooster Jim on a brand-new bicycle.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson