smooth over
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The mea culpa was well-received by the trio and underscored Cora’s ability to smooth over even the most awkward situations.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
Futures markets later sprang up to help diffuse risk and smooth over volatility.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026
German defence giant Rheinmetall on Sunday sought to smooth over a row caused by comments from its boss comparing Ukrainian factories producing drones to "housewives" making weapons in their kitchens.
From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026
Torrenting was also fast and smooth over ExpressVPN.
From Salon • Mar. 13, 2026
To Piper’s surprise, the other two girls valued her skills as a go-between to smooth over any conflicts.
From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan
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