smart
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Neville is smart enough as a documentarian to leave out platitudes, but also to let access to Michaels’ Maine retreat be a vibe rather than some knockout reveal.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
“You’re smart, Abby, but you’re not your father,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
You’re smart enough to know you’re not in competition with anyone for the next status-conscious Instagram update, and you’re certainly not in competition with yourself.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026
Partey wore dark grey trousers, a black jumper over a white shirt, and smart black shoes to the court.
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
“When you find a dog that’s smart enough to take care of itself and let itself in and out of the house and answer the phone, let me know,” she said.
From "The Best School Year Ever" by Barbara Robinson
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The Sound and the Fury
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