1.   Finally, victory for the Hansen-Hatch bills could provide smoother sailing for other measures that are aimed at stripping the federal government of control over public lands.

2.   Like any good Navy man, Gladchuk headed for smoother sailing.

3.   Now that the pieces are all in place, it should be smoother sailing.

4.   Oceaneering International, after two years of stormy seas, is hoping to demonstrate to investors that the future will bring smoother sailing.

5.   The San Francisco plan is expected to meet with smoother sailing than either the Clinton scheme or Prop.

6.   This may mean smoother sailing ahead.

7.   His career has been smoother sailing, and it would be easy for him to grow complacent and coast on his past successes.