smooth over
Example Sentences
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But they have helped to smooth over ties with the European Union, frayed by Orban's closeness to the Kremlin.
From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026
The mea culpa was well-received by the trio and underscored Cora’s ability to smooth over even the most awkward situations.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2026
Futures markets later sprang up to help diffuse risk and smooth over volatility.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 29, 2026
Torrenting was also fast and smooth over ExpressVPN.
From Salon ● Mar. 13, 2026
But the young man’s enormous ego often caused problems that Houseman had to smooth over.
From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow
