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In other words, Canada and others might consider the smart move to be economically and diplomatically hedging their bets between Washington and Beijing.
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Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 18 Feb. 2026
This is the kind of lineup that makes refreshing your comfy travel wardrobe feel like a smart move, not a splurge.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026
Extending Matt Quatraro, one of the best young managers in baseball, was another smart move.
—Jim Bowden, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
From a student perspective, applying early can feel like a smart move, to showcase heightened interest in the school, to be able to weigh options earlier, and to showcase stronger materials before senior-itis sets in.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
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Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 18 Feb. 2026
This is the kind of lineup that makes refreshing your comfy travel wardrobe feel like a smart move, not a splurge.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026
Extending Matt Quatraro, one of the best young managers in baseball, was another smart move.
—Jim Bowden, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
From a student perspective, applying early can feel like a smart move, to showcase heightened interest in the school, to be able to weigh options earlier, and to showcase stronger materials before senior-itis sets in.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
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“Smart move.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/smart%20move. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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