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So far, the rise in carbon dioxide seems to be fairly smooth over time, but the change in vegetation is jerkier .

He was trying to smooth over his own responsibility for the delay, instead of accepting his fault.

I could see that he was trying to smooth over his duty for wrong judgments.

Whisk the egg white until stiff, fold in the cucumber mixture and smooth over the face avoiding the eyes and mouth area.

Moreover, they have a strong sense of nationhood which helps them smooth over the minor frictions within the country.

He managed to smooth over the bad feelings between his wife and daughter.

Aid-dependent countries have limited access to international financial markets to help smooth over the sudden bumps and pot-holes.

But identifying and exploiting concepts common to two or more categories can smooth over the boundaries to some extent.

A local resident says the mayor uses a soft approach to smooth over public complaints while continuing to run the city with an iron fist.

No matter how hard she tried , she was unable to smooth over their differences .

After cleansing and toning dab cream under eyes and gently smooth over skin.

An arthroscope operation was performed using key-hole surgery to trim away the torn cartilage and smooth over the surfaces of the bones.

Usage: Apply the right to palm and smooth over the face, the massage gently with the palm.

Such initiatives might also smooth over the diplomatic problems ahead of the Copenhagen meeting.

Retailers who're responsive and friendly are more likely to smooth over issues than those who aren't so friendly.

I tried to smooth over the awkwardness of this first meeting.

The manager gave her a smile to smooth over her shyness at the job interview.

It will be difficult for you to smooth over your differences after so many years.

Line it up with the edge of the table and gently smooth over to remove any air bubbles.

Wish this little gift could smooth over the quarrel between the spouse.

He tried to smooth over their argument by making his parents laugh.

China's high economic growth may continue to smooth over any problems. But that's not a fix Beijing can keep counting on.

The maid broke the vase and tried to smooth over her fault.

These things are important to smooth over the bumps in a relationship.

You may think this matter I can smooth over and arrange for you.

Smooth over skin daily in the morning and again at night. For best results, use after your shower or bath.

He was anxious to smooth over situations, to avoid extremes.

The angry husband and wife agreed to smooth over their differences.

In recent months he has tried to smooth over tensions with Cambodia.

In such cases, the communal tables and the open kitchen can smooth over awkward silences.

daily beauty ritual: smooth over skin, rocusing on dry spots like elbows , heels and knees.

It is these proteins that repair dry and damaged hair and smooth over any split ends.

Smooth over wet skin in the bath or shower, or apply to our Clear Bath Brush to create a foamy lather.

Don't try to smooth over your faults.

In this view, Beijing could use its forex piggy bank to smooth over any problems in China's export- and investment-led growth model.