smooth over
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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From Salon ● Mar. 13, 2026
Though they later held meetings to smooth over their differences, the network is again livid following the reauthorization of German agrochemical giant Bayer's dicamba herbicide for sprayed use on genetically modified soybean and cotton.
From Barron's ● Feb. 16, 2026
Supporters say the proposal, which the supervisors are pushing to get on the November ballot, would offer a new tool to smooth over disputes and provide a “reset” after recent tumultuous contract negotiations.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 11, 2026
He has sought to smooth over tensions with conservative Catholics that flared under Francis’ reign, threatening the unity of the church.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 27, 2025
Beside her, in the sand, the laughing children imitated Einar, dragging their feet and limping dramatically, and then watching the furrowed ruts they made fill with seawater and smooth over.
From "Son" by Lois Lowry
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