| However, it won't be smooth sailing, as the legacy of the recession will persist for some time. |
| After a week or so of smooth sailing, they were becoming accustomed to life aboard the hundred-and-thirty foot long xebec. |
| Tomorrow the Captain will probably have all the newsies sign the contract, and then it should be smooth sailing for us all. |
| Since assuming responsibility for the Myanmar dossier, I have never been under any illusion that the engagement process will be smooth sailing. |
| We should take setbacks in our stride, as rarely has there been a case of absolutely smooth sailing in nationbuilding. |
| And a good working relationship was crucial because the project research was not all smooth sailing. |
