First, as Piaget himself noted, development does not always progress in the smooth manner his theory seems to predict.

These variations changed in a smooth and repetitive manner, with a period of 7.75 hours.

One of the biggest challenges for the Government will be raising money in a smooth manner, without unnerving the financial markets.

On the surface, the conference proceeded in a smooth and orderly manner.

It does that, too, in a very smooth manner.

He was credited to finish the work at time and for conducting the event in a smooth manner.

Just as quickly he catches himself and forces himself to resume his usual smooth manner.

He said the vote was carried out in a "steady and smooth manner".

He was able to see problems clearly and provided criticisms and arguments in a very smooth manner.

His eyes glinted, but he kept his smooth manner pretty well in place.