as in to smooth
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It’s given my skin the equivalent of a Paris filter effect, smoothing it out and brightening it in all the right places.Claire Sullivan, WWD, 24 Oct. 2024
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Emollients aim to smooth and lubricate the outermost layer of our epidermis and include ingredients such as ceramides and silicones.Audrey Noble, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2024
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Son, a naïve twenty-something who has never seen the outside world, is fascinated by the newcomer, and suddenly, the delicate bonds of blind optimism that have held this wealthy clan together begin to fray.Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 4 Nov. 2024
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That lifeline is now fraying on a misguided attempt to assign national security risks to a deal that has none.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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Unclench your jaw, relax your shoulders and take some time to unwind instead.Lucille Sherman, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
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Along with the desk and chair, there’s a cosy armchair and footstool, perfect for unwinding with a book.Yasemen Kaner-White, theweek, 25 Oct. 2024
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“Straighten (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straighten%20%28out%29. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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