ironing

Example Sentences

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A U.S. official said the meetings had been constructive and further talks will focus on ironing out details of the agreement.

From The Wall Street Journal

It was also probably flattered by difficulties ironing out seasonal fluctuations from the data at the start of the year.

From Reuters

As he spoke, two older men in tracksuits and chains busied themselves ironing his shirts and straightening up.

From New York Times

She also recalled a board member saying "men are the master race" and women should "stick to the ironing".

From BBC

He was attended by servants employed to meet his every need, which I imagine ranged from cutting the crusts off his cucumber sandwiches to ironing the wrinkles out of his Sunday Times newspaper.

From Washington Post