smart

Example Sentences

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“I just had to be smart with my pitches and trust my defense,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

“She wrote songs that touched people’s hearts,” he wrote, describing her as “a special woman, smart, pure in heart and loving life. She was the best mom I could ever ask for.”

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

We were too smart to mention the Cocoon when an entire panel of Academy officers was watching.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin