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smartly

[smahrt-lee] / ˈsmɑrt li /


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A renovated front office led by Leon Rose smartly assembled a roster around his style and temperament, even grabbing a few of Brunson’s favorite Villanova teammates.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 14, 2026

Other clubs, such as Bournemouth and Brentford, have rebuilt swiftly and smartly following the loss of key players.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

I’m on a mission to shop on a budget, systematically, smartly and intentionally.

From Salon • May 30, 2026

UCLA’s archive has also smartly programmed a pair of matinee-type films for its morning screenings.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

When he seemed satisfied that they weren’t coming back, Gray stood at attention, saluted smartly in Frank’s direction, and sank into the forest floor.

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan




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