Example Sentences

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The film is wide and expansive, but moves smoothly between narrative guardrails.

From Salon • May 19, 2026

These tiny structures supply the energy that neurons need to communicate, form memories, and keep the brain working smoothly.

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

Training for this year's event did not go smoothly for Mac, who struggled with injuries.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

What makes a book club run so smoothly for over two decades?

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

The wheels on the track are not screeching but gliding smoothly and quietly.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern