as in to smooth
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Diversification can smooth the ride and mitigate the impact on investors when a high-flyer like Tesla hits turbulence.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025 -
The result is an indulgent, cooling formula that strengthens your skin barrier, smooths fine lines, and boosts your natural glow.—
Deanna Pai,
Allure,
8 Mar. 2025
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The parents' ties with their children have also frayed, with Collin and Hannah living with Jon, while the others reportedly do not communicate with their father.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
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Reliving Cal’s death yet again leaves me emotionally frayed.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
4 Mar. 2025
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Every detail has been thoughtfully designed to reflect the soul of the destination, inviting guests to explore, discover and unwind in a truly exceptional setting.—
Sandra MacGregor,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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That suggests at least some hedge funds had to unwind short sales—when shares are sold on a bet that the seller can buy them back at a lower price, pocketing the difference as profit.—
Brendan Coffey,
Sportico.com,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Straighten (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straighten%20%28out%29. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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