smoothing

Example Sentences

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Meanwhile, Riegg had a different challenge: smoothing things over with the football execs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 13, 2026

Research analysing around 100,000 lies suggests about 20% are about managing social engagements - getting out of plans or smoothing over awkward interactions in relationships.

From BBC • Jan. 13, 2026

Johnson is especially proud of the fact that he’s getting guys to use under-eye patches for hydration, brightening and smoothing fine lines.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 5, 2026

Students at the Busan Institute of Science and Technology carefully draped a mannequin in traditional Korean funeral cloth, smoothing the fabric as if over real skin, before gently lowering it into a coffin.

From Barron's • Nov. 2, 2025

Ella noticed how Auriga kept smoothing her small pinafore and Aries kept stealing glances at Brigit.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton