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One example is Kenneth Roberson, who moved into 90 Sands last September and was a lively source of knowledge and street smarts for me throughout my research.
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Jennifer Egan, The New Yorker, 11 Sep. 2023
Lawrence was a fighter, had street smarts and a great sense of humor.
—Dan Belson, Baltimore Sun, 31 Aug. 2023
Rodriguez relied on Dwayne Claude Castle, 45, who had more street smarts, to fulfill a type of upper-management role directing daily operations.
—Beth Warren, The Courier-Journal, 17 Aug. 2023
Hill’s Catherine is a brash vulgarian with street smarts, whereas Morton’s has been tempered through years of heartache.
—Robyn Bahr, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 June 2023
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Jennifer Egan, The New Yorker, 11 Sep. 2023
Lawrence was a fighter, had street smarts and a great sense of humor.
—Dan Belson, Baltimore Sun, 31 Aug. 2023
Rodriguez relied on Dwayne Claude Castle, 45, who had more street smarts, to fulfill a type of upper-management role directing daily operations.
—Beth Warren, The Courier-Journal, 17 Aug. 2023
Hill’s Catherine is a brash vulgarian with street smarts, whereas Morton’s has been tempered through years of heartache.
—Robyn Bahr, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 June 2023
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