smart

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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

WSJLI: Obviously you can’t give these people official advice, not knowing what their contracts say and what’s legally allowed, but in general what would be smart for them to do?

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

As they say, some are smarter than others, and some are still not so smart, and then there was Olaf.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen