take the edge off
Example Sentences
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Stellantis tries to take the edge off for workers hoofing it from outer perimeter lots, shuttling them in from some locations.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026
A decline in inflation expectations tends to be associated with the possibility of a weaker economy, which would theoretically take the edge off price pressures.
From MarketWatch • Oct. 17, 2025
She rode in the motorcade that took Malia and Sasha to school, to take the edge off the trip that involved three cars and at least four armed security agents.
From BBC • May 31, 2024
The National Weather Service says the smoke may be thick enough to impact temperatures, and potentially take the edge off what should be Portland and Vancouver’s hottest day of the week.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 19, 2023
“Not funny,” said Constance, but the joke did take the edge off her fury, and she said no more.
From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart
