smoothing

Example Sentences

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It can work for some people who prefer the “pull off the Band-Aid approach,” but for most, smoothing out the tax consequences works best.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

By smoothing out grammar, chatbot-assisted complaints may convince decision makers that a case is more legitimate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2026

Apollo Chief Economist Torsten Sløk examined stock prices going back to 1880 using a metric that gauges valuations over the long term while smoothing out business cycle volatility.

From Barron's • Jan. 16, 2026

"If you start smoothing those edges, you don't just change moderation. I think you change its relevance."

From BBC • Dec. 19, 2025

She takes my medal from around her neck and hands it to Coach, who places it over my head, smoothing the ribbon over my shoulders.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam