smart

Example Sentences

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“The earlier you start, the more confident they’ll feel about making smart money decisions later,” Seitz said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

“Disclaimers are a great way to provide flexibility for making smart decisions after a death,” says Diane Thompson, an attorney with Pender & Coward who has worked on about 1,000 disclaimers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Right now, when a Brazilian movie comes to town, the smart bet is to see it.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

With Spurs maintaining a strict wage budget, their recruitment must be smart and resourceful whatever division they are in, but it is also important it is in line with the coach's needs and wishes.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

“You are the stupidest smart animal I’ve ever met. And you could not scare a tadpole.”

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman