Sentence examples for smooth feathers from inspiring English sources
The White House now seems to be trying to smooth feathers.
Something that seems upsetting initially can seem not so bad or ten times worse depending on whether one's colleagues are inclined to smooth feathers or fan flames.
Even as Mr. Wu tried to smooth feathers, he reasserted that China intended to keep a tight rein on the Internet.
A factor that may help smooth feathers ruffled by the wrenching changeover is that Mr. Lubars is actually returning to BBDO after a six-year absence.
On the one hand he seems an egomaniac, routinely shredding people less robust than himself in seminars, and unwilling to smooth feathers or speak the soft word that turneth away wrath.
The face, very round, a pocket mirror of a face: but it was not Rosa's bleak complexion, dark like cholera, it was another kind of face altogether, eyes blue as air, smooth feathers of hair nearly as yellow as the Star sewn in to Rosa's coat.
Carries as baggage: Ms. Jarrett specializes in smoothing feathers, not ruffling them, but her link to Habitat could raise complications.
Mr Moore played the eternally affable, backslapping politician, who smoothed feathers and brokered deals in a haze of cigarette smoke.
Several officials said Mrs. Clinton spent the day on damage control, smoothing feathers and explaining how the cables are used.
Three months after his sudden ascension, Dennis M. Walcott has been smoothing feathers, promoting stability and nurturing relationships amid continuing challenges.
It was an appropriate statement for the Dolley Madison Ballroom, named for James Madison's gracious wife, whose White House dinners smoothed feathers.
