smarts

Example Sentences

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While Borthwick has generally been wedded to speed and breakdown smarts in his back row, there is the option of adding some bosh.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026

It’s essentially the difference between book smarts and street smarts.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 28, 2026

But as the smarts improve, so will the privacy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 12, 2025

And Alabama is headed to a Southeastern Conference title game showdown against No. 3 Georgia and a likely spot in the 12-team playoff thanks in large part to Simpson’s playmaking, leadership and smarts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 2, 2025

The seven bucks he took off me still smarts, even though we’re friendly now.

From "X: A Novel" by Ilyasah Shabazz