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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

It adds barrels to a tight prompt-month market, helps smooth out price spikes and “it buys time,” Liu said.

From MarketWatch May 28, 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

China combines January and February data to smooth out distortions stemming from the shifting timing of the Lunar New Year holiday.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 16, 2026

Perhaps they would smooth out some of my bumps and make me look not quite so Robert-like.

From "Ugly" by Robert Hoge




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