smooth out

Example Sentences

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But the sound of the music itself — delicate, precise, a little eerie — was also a sign that Hollywood did nothing to smooth out the quirks of one of pop’s most lovable oddballs.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

“While it’s great to get a deduction today, the idea is to smooth out your taxes over time.”

From Barron's • Apr. 25, 2026

A little AI likely won’t hurt if you use it to smooth out the rough edges; after all, the company uses it in many areas of its own operations.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

One tool he is using is buffered exchange-traded funds, which seek to smooth out market swings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 2, 2026

“I really am sorry,” said Ximena, almost like she was trying to smooth out her dimple.

From "Auggie & Me" by R. J. Palacio