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

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

Here are three smart ways buyers can take advantage of this newfound leverage.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 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

But after finishing that assessment, I definitely don’t feel smart.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy