Sentences with phrase «in smoothing over»

Still, the compelling - as - ever chemistry between Mulder and Scully ultimately proves instrumental in smoothing over the movie's sporadic flaws - as it's in their one - on - one interludes that The X Files easily lives up to the standard set by its small - screen predecessor's superb early seasons.

It's an unabashedly high concept premise that's employed to positive effect by director John Landis, although it does go without saying that the lion's share of praise for the film's success belongs to both Aykroyd and Murphy - as the actors» exceedingly engaging work ultimately proves instrumental in smoothing over some of the more questionable elements within the narrative.

If your child is beginning to speak, but still babbling and / or doesn't have a full vocabulary, signs can be a big help in smoothing over the times when incomplete language is a frustration.

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From Adam Markel's Pivot, which will help anyone in transition create a new roadmap for success, to Jon Acuff's Do Over, a helpful guide in dissecting relationships, skills, character and work and preparing them for change, there's no shortage of helpful books that will make your reinvention smoother.

Smooth operators come across as being in control, confident, sharp as a tack, fully knowledgeable, highly experienced and ready to take over the reins with no identifiable inadequacies or problems.

I like to see retirees attempt to smooth their income, paying as little tax over their entire retirement, rather than just in the first few years.

After a healthy run earlier this year, shares of Salesforce took a hit in June, falling 8 percent before finding a floor of support at the stock's 50 - day moving average, a technical indicator that smooths out a stock's random price fluctuations over a given time.

If the stock can climb less than a buck, climbing back over $ 100, then Lang thinks it could be smooth sailing to $ 105 in the not - too - distant future,» Cramer said.

«Usually, certain niceties are observed to smooth over a rupture,» said Galston, who served as a domestic policy aide in the Clinton administration.

But if those other blends lost clarity in their quest for consistency, the Platinum with which we finished was something else altogether: rich and creamy and smooth, it expanded over the palate like a slow - moving oily cloud.

According to Canadian taxfiler data, over the last thirty years there has been a surge in the income shares of the top 1 %, top 0.1 % and top 0.01 % of income recipients, even with longitudinal smoothing by individual using three - or five - year moving averages.

Partly because most inflation problems were demand driven over the course of the cycle, there was a continuing belief that if the cycle could be smoothed, inflation would be contained, and both fiscal or monetary policy were available instruments in addressing the cycle.

In the old, regulated world, firms and households were not able to borrow enough to smooth their expenditure over time (they were «liquidity constrained» — see Blundell - Wignall and Bullock (1992)-RRB-.

The smoother shows the positive trend in payrolls: as noted above, averaging over various time horizons, we're adding about 190K - 200K per month.

In recent comments to reporters, Deputy Finance Minister Alexei Moiseev revealed that the disagreement has been smoothed over, according to an article from the state - operated news agency RIA Novosti.

It's been written in a way that just knows «where to put the hinges» to give a wide and smooth sweep over the subject... a must have for people who are serious about knowing «how to make genuine conversation, build lasting relationships and influence others and that's EVERYONE!»

Furthermore, it seeks to achieve these returns with a lower level of volatility than the broader Australian stock market over the medium to long term in order to smooth returns for investors.

The gathering also launched a new initiative to work on curbing excess steel production capacity, especially in China, which may help smooth tensions over the issue.

Over the next decade, Cohn used his mob connections to smooth the younger Trump's relations with construction unions; inked a stingy prenuptial agreement with Trump's first wife, Ivana; leaned on city politicians to favor Trump deals; traded favors in Atlantic City's notoriously corrupt casino industry; and tried to strong - arm the National Football League into a merger that would give Trump a first - tier team at a fraction of the going rate.

She says one of the biggest lessons she learned as a leader is to be open and honest about disappointment, failure, or sadness — not to smooth it over, or in any way feel like you don't face it directly.

Motor vehicle prices also appear to have been lower than otherwise, rising by only 1/2 per cent over the past six months despite the exchange rate depreciation, reflecting discounting ahead of the introduction of the GST in an attempt to smooth sales.

Once your face is entirely covered in cream, finish with a few downward strokes over the entire face to smooth the hair out and make sure it's also doing in the same direction.

In contrast, saving every month to smooth out their buying prices and reinvesting dividend income is a credible strategy that is likely to deliver good returns over the long term.

Higher risk (higher yield) bonds tend to be closely correlated with equities which means that such bonds do not really dampen volatility or smooth out returns over time when combined with equities in a portfolio.

NEW DELHI (AP)-- Given a rare opportunity to lunch with U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, Gaurav Dalmia was less interested Thursday in discussing the planned topics at hand, including climate change or even the trade dispute between India and the U.S. Instead, the Indian businessman was focused on Kerry himself — and whether he would be able to smooth over brittle relations between Washington and New Delhi for the sake of economic growth.

he first versions of the tales have a raw and direct character that would gradually disappear in subsequent editions, in which the initial populist element was smoothed over and replaced by a more polite sensibility.

«The Art of Sweeping Under the Rug,» scene two, portrays daily life and working environments, erupting in smoothed - over anxieties.

There have been too many «smooth men» in the Episcopal Church over the years who have cared more about avoiding offense than about the truth.

When the churches can no longer avoid controversy by smoothing things over, the positions that emerge in debate have little relation to the Christian faith.

Larry Flynt and Alice Walker both want to smooth over our taboos, the better to display» as Walker puts it in her flap copy» «a celebration of sexuality.»

«We have been in business for more than 65 years and over that time we have developed an extensive library of formulas and flavors that make developing new products a much smoother process.»

Place both chocolates in a smaller saucepan, then melt them over the hot water, stirring until smooth.

While your pear is baking in the oven make your porridge; place your oats, milk, a teaspoon of cinnamon and a tablespoon of maple syrup in a pan over a medium heat and cook for around 5 - 8 minutes until smooth and creamy.

Base was fine I just added a little more maple syrup so it didn't crumble, then I had to add more water to the dates to get the stuff smooth, all was going ok and at this time i put it in the freezer over night so it would be solid for dipping in the chocolate — this worked out really well as it helped the chocolate set because they were so cold, but the chocolate...... disaster!

In a saucepan over medium heat combine the pineapple juice, sugar, egg yolk, salt and cornstarch and whisk until smooth.

combine the cream and chocolate chips in a small saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until melted and smooth.

Melt the chocolate in the top of a double boiler over simmering water until smooth and melted, stirring occasionally.

Place the coconut oil, cacao powder, salt and maple syrup in a small pan over low heat and stir until smooth and well combined.

Once the buttercream has hardened, spread the remaining buttercream over the cake in a thick, smooth layer.

I slowly melted mine in a sauce pan over a low heat, until smooth and shiny.

Combine all topping ingredients except marshmallows in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring until smooth.

In the top of a double boiler over hot, (not simmering or boiling) water, melt the dark chocolate, stirring constantly, until smooth.

Add nappage and raspberry puree and solvents together in the microwave or over double - boiler until everything is melted and mixture is smooth.

Pour batter over cherries in pan and smooth the top.

Add cream and solvents together in the microwave or over double - boiler until everything is melted and ganache is smooth.

Over medium heat, combine the coconut oil, cocoa and maple syrup in a saucepan, and mix until smooth.

Add in cream and melt together in the microwave or over double - boiler, until the mixture is smooth and completely melted.

There's no need to stand over a stove for half an hour to make a delicious, smooth pudding when you can blend this chocolate chia seed pudding up in a matter of minutes.

Heat chocolate chips in medium saucepan over hot water, or on low, stirring constantly until smooth.

Pour the flour mixture over the banana mixture in the food processor and mix briefly, until a smooth batter forms.