smart move

noun

: a good decision
Taking that job was a smart move.

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Doubling down on Jersey, the most densely populated state in the country, has been a smart move: Rents in the state have outpaced the national average in every quarter since early 2021, rising by 3% over the past year to an average $2,320 per month compared to $1,558 across the country. Monica Hunter-Hart, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024 Well, most shoppers aren't going to cancel the purchase on the spot — which appears to be a smart move to make. Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 16 Oct. 2024 If the stain is in a high-traffic area or if the carpet has sentimental or financial value (or even is an antique), bringing in a professional sooner rather than later is a smart move. Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2024 Related Articles Editorial: Elect Liccardo for Congress; reject Low’s disregard for election integrity Editorial: Elect Bhatia, Park, Jain for Santa Clara City Council stability PRO/CON: Is California’s Prop. 4 climate bond a smart move or just too expensive? East Bay Times Editorial, The Mercury News, 10 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for smart move 

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“Smart move.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/smart%20move. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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