smooth sailing
Example Sentences
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It hasn’t been smooth sailing in the furniture space this calendar year as the industry has dealt with tariffs, the conflict in the Middle East, and housing market woes.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
It wasn't always smooth sailing, and a leg break while playing for the Republic of Ireland, who he had captained at Euro 2016 the previous year, threatened his career.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
It wasn’t all smooth sailing in that crisis either.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
“But the underlying structure still reads as anything but smooth sailing for equity investors.”
From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 2026
"Then smooth sailing, sailor," he said, and slapped me on the back.
From "Hole in My Life" by Jack Gantos
