smart

Example Sentences

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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

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

Mr. Farage, who at other times presents himself as something of a free-marketeer, presumably is smart enough to understand Britain can’t afford this.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

Pro tip: If you want a poster as a souvenir, something smart I saw last year was someone who brought in their own cardboard poster tube and according to the Coachella FAQ, they are allowed.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Michael kicked absently at the cement as they walked, trying to think of something smart to say.

From "The First State of Being" by Erin Entrada Kelly