smooth the path
Example Sentences
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In a series of 2016 emails included in the Justice Department documents, Epstein appeared to arrange for Axel to help smooth the path to Columbia for Alice de Rothschild, a scion of the banking family.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026
To smooth the path of new development catering to visitors, the Port of Los Angeles is investing about $1 billion in infrastructure improvements over 10 years, Seroka said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2024
When the fund was first publicized, Mrs. Christie promoted her husband’s involvement as an advantage, saying he would use his connections to smooth the path with New Jersey mayors, town councils and zoning boards.
From New York Times • Jun. 16, 2023
In June last year Turkey, Sweden and Finland signed an agreement designed to smooth the path for the Nordic accession.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 17, 2023
“Does he love you back? Perhaps a word from me will help smooth the path of true love.”
From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein
