smartly

Example Sentences

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When Spurs pressed from this central shape, Atletico, Fulham and Palace smartly placed players in wide and deep areas, increasing the distance Tottenham's players had to run to apply pressure.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

Almost straight after the restart, Danish forward Gustav Isaksen finished smartly from the right-hand side to double Lazio's lead.

From Barron's • Feb. 8, 2026

But here, Safdie smartly ships his main character around the world to see how outsiders react to the mad energy of New York.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 22, 2026

I followed a small group of South Asian aunties in industrial-grade puffers and bright yellow “Zohran” campaign beanies, which smartly functioned equally as political statements and survival gear.

From Slate • Jan. 3, 2026

All smartly dressed men in three-piece suits and silk ascots, their hair slicked back and watch chains glinting.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros