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Smithee in a sentence

Smithee meaning

A surname.

Using Smithee

  • The main meaning on this page is: A surname.
  • In the example corpus, smithee often appears in combinations such as: smithee said, alan smithee.

Context around Smithee

  • Average sentence length in these examples: 21.3 words
  • Position in the sentence: 2 start, 3 middle, 2 end
  • Sentence types: 7 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations

Often before:

alan 2× quickly 1× returned 1× scot 1×

Often after:

famously 1× added 1× told 1× credit 1×

Sentence patterns with Smithee

These short patterns come directly from the example sentences and show how the word is often embedded:

chief scot smithee told reporters 1× he returned smithee said 1× him quickly smithee said 1× pseudonym alan smithee famously used 1× smithee added that 1× smithee said investigators 1× the alan smithee credit signifying 1×

Sentence openings and endings

Common sentence openings:

despite being outgunned 1× in 1992 dennis 1× it s unclear 1× smithee added that 1× smithee said investigators 1× the gilroy police 1×

Common sentence endings:

a perimeter fence 1× his opening fire 1× in the incident 1× quickly smithee said 1× returned smithee said 1× the final release 1×

Words around Smithee

Just before it in the word index:

smithe 2 smitha 3 smith 9.761 smites 2 smite 11 smita 15

Just after it in the word index:

smither 4 smithereen 2 smithereens 13 smitherman 6 smithers 37 smithfield 126

Similar in corpus frequency:

aaba 10 aafc 10 aaib 10 aalbers 10 abbate 10 abbesses 10

Corpus analysis for Smithee

  • In this selection, "smithee" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 21.3 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around the word, alan, quickly, returned, famously, added and told stand out and add context to how "smithee" is used.
  • Recognizable usage signals include chief scot smithee told reporters and he returned smithee said. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
  • By corpus frequency, "smithee" sits close to words such as aaba, aafc and aaib, which helps place it inside the broader word index.

Example types with smithee

The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:

Short example sentences

It’s unclear when Legan moved to Nevada and when he returned, Smithee said. (14 words)

Smithee said investigators believe the shooter entered the festival by cutting through a perimeter fence. (15 words)

Smithee added that police were searching for a second suspect who may have been involved in the incident. (18 words)

Longer example sentences

There have been several conflicts in the past between the director and the studio, sometimes leading to the use of the " Alan Smithee " credit signifying when a director no longer wants to be associated with the final release. (38 words)

In 1992, Dennis Hopper joined the ranks of directors who released their film under the pseudonym Alan Smithee (famously used when filmmakers disown their own film). (26 words)

Despite being "outgunned" with handguns against the shooter's assault-type weapon, they fatally wounded him quickly, Smithee said. (19 words)

Example sentences (7)

Despite being "outgunned" with handguns against the shooter's assault-type weapon, they fatally wounded him quickly, Smithee said.

In 1992, Dennis Hopper joined the ranks of directors who released their film under the pseudonym Alan Smithee (famously used when filmmakers disown their own film).

It’s unclear when Legan moved to Nevada and when he returned, Smithee said.

Smithee added that police were searching for a second suspect who may have been involved in the incident.

Smithee said investigators believe the shooter entered the festival by cutting through a perimeter fence.

The Gilroy police chief, Scot Smithee, told reporters officers engaged the suspect within a minute of his opening fire.

There have been several conflicts in the past between the director and the studio, sometimes leading to the use of the " Alan Smithee " credit signifying when a director no longer wants to be associated with the final release.

Common combinations with smithee

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

Frequently asked questions

How do you use "smithee" in a sentence?
An example: "Despite being "outgunned" with handguns against the shooter's assault-type weapon, they fatally wounded him quickly, Smithee said." This page contains 7 example sentences with the word "smithee" from authentic English texts.
What does "smithee" mean?
Smithee means: A surname.
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