smooth
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It hasn’t been smooth sailing in the furniture space this calendar year as the industry has dealt with tariffs, the conflict in the Middle East, and housing market woes.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
Thankfully, you’ll find plenty of grilled beef and ice-cold Guaraní pilsner, brewed for the restaurant, to smooth things over.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
Others were shallow and smooth, especially on front teeth, likely caused by acidic fruits that many primates consume in large amounts.
From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026
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
I got tingly in my fingers thinking about opening up the book and reading those words out loud, making my voice go high and low, rough and smooth, like I did in my room.
From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan
Vocabulary lists containing smooth
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