At the same time, the Republican leaders tried to smooth over differences in their ranks to speed the process.

If he hadn't been holding her hands so tightly she would have tried to smooth it all away.

I am tired of trying to smooth this ceiling further.

That's why they are trying to smooth or halt the fall.

Yesterday, the two nations seemed to be trying to smooth over their differences.

Trying to smooth the tension from her face with both hands, she shrugged.

Congress may try to smooth those differences, but the energy issues will still be crucial.

I opened the door and ran out, trying to smooth my collar on the way.

She was trying to smooth the torn leaves when he reached her.

Best to try to smooth her feathers, if he could.