take the edge off
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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
“If he got in trouble, he’d start telling stories about Ginger Rogers or Bob Hope to take the edge off things. Other candidates have no way to match that skill.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2023
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 enough to show, only enough to take the edge off the circles under my sleepless eyes.
From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins
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