smooth over
Example Sentences
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Though they later held meetings to smooth over their differences, the network is again livid following the reauthorization of German agrochemical giant Bayer's dicamba herbicide for sprayed use on genetically modified soybean and cotton.
From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026
He has sought to smooth over tensions with conservative Catholics that flared under Francis’ reign, threatening the unity of the church.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 27, 2025
It claimed the decision was down to the university vice-chancellor's desire to "smooth over" poor financial planning and decision making.
From BBC • Jul. 22, 2025
Chef Lachlan explains that we put oil in a pan to create a viscous layer and to smooth over the micro serrations and micro scratches in the pan.
From Salon • May 23, 2024
You start trying to reshape the nose and smooth over some of the bumps, but the clay has started to harden and it’s a lot more difficult to work with.
From "Ugly" by Robert Hoge
