smoothing

Example Sentences

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She presses a fresh poster onto a dark wall in downtown L.A., smoothing the paper with care.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 10, 2026

Apollo Chief Economist Torsten Sløk examined stock prices going back to 1880 using a metric that gauges valuations over the long term while smoothing out business cycle volatility.

From Barron's • Jan. 16, 2026

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

“My nails are a sight from all that scouring,” she said, taking a long file off the mantelpiece and smoothing a frayed thumbnail.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns