smoothly

Example Sentences

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The ride went smoothly, with Wood pointing out that, while robo-taxi technology took longer to develop than she initially expected, it’s here: “As with many new innovations…they come slowly, then all at once.”

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

This time things went more smoothly: In the space of three years, he turned the moribund franchise into the 2004 Stanley Cup champions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

While many bots have mastered walking, they still struggle to open doors, fridges and washing machines smoothly.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

The 2014 version was surprising but enjoyable, even if it didn’t fit as smoothly into the narrative arc.

From Salon • May 28, 2026

It went down smoothly, but after a while I lost interest in eating because it took so long to choke down the food.

From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen