smooth
Example Sentences
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It wasn't always smooth sailing, and a leg break while playing for the Republic of Ireland, who he had captained at Euro 2016 the previous year, threatened his career.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
Simply add all the ingredients into a Vitamix and blend until smooth.
From Salon • May 10, 2026
A newly created intergovernmental agency must still prove it can smooth customs bottlenecks and regulatory hurdles.
From Barron's • May 7, 2026
I can’t wait and hopefully traffic is smooth, a glamorous sequel to ’84.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026
I quickly ran my hands over my head to smooth down my hair from the center, lest she start commenting on the size of my ears.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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