smoothing

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Finds included bone pegs for stretching vellum as it dried, and tools such as knives and pumice stones for scraping and smoothing animal hides.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

Arguably, the scarcity business model comes with its own economic hedge: Wait lists expand during economic booms and are depleted in leaner times, smoothing out sales.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 26, 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

In addition to toning and smoothing my skin, it improves my mood and helps me sleep.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 4, 2025

“Enjoy your supper, Incorrigibles,” she said, smoothing each auburn-haired head in turn.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood