straighten (out)

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Verb
  • Zoom in: Both Thune and Cornyn have had rocky relationships with former President Trump but have worked hard to smooth them over.
    Stef W. Kight, Axios, 1 Nov. 2024
  • Notably, both Thune and Cornyn have had rocky relationships with Trump but have worked hard to smooth them over.
    Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 1 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Verb
  • This soothing oil to calm your nerves Get this for the person in your life who has trouble unwinding and could use something to help melt away their stress (aka me).
    Kate Kassin, Bon Appétit, 6 Nov. 2024
  • The interiors of these suites are filled with handcrafted and individually placed Greek marble pieces, including deep marble soaking tubs — the perfect way to unwind further at the end of the day.
    Alessandra Amodio, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Straighten (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straighten%20%28out%29. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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