Example Sentences

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“Bjorkstrand, I think he’s been a little snakebit and he’s playing a little better than his numbers probably indicate. I really like his smartness and his stickwork and a lot of things.”

From Seattle Times • Jan. 15, 2023

“I can’t measure her smartness, but she’s curious, and I think it’s the way of being smart,” said Maciej Ryszczuk, Swiatek’s fitness trainer and physiotherapist.

From New York Times • May 24, 2022

Back-rower Du Preez was everywhere for Alex Sanderson's side, and showed smartness to block and gather to score after Tigers full-back Bryce Hegarty unsuccessfully tried to launch his exit kick downfield.

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2022

“We have a vaccine for that smartness virus that’s been in the art world for the last fifty years.”

From The New Yorker • Dec. 2, 2019

In a short time the twins were not only let alone but got themselves a certain reputation for smartness.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck