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conciliatory

[kuhn-sil-ee-uh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee] / kənˈsɪl i əˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i /


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“With Crowley, he has a more conciliatory approach ... that probably sits better with the average independent voter or moderate in the state who’s just looking to get some problems addressed.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 12, 2026

El-Sayed admits he can be cocky, and the result called for an immediate conciliatory tone to welcome skeptical Stevens voters.

From Slate Aug. 8, 2026

Arnault ended his letter on a more conciliatory note, inviting the Le Monde journalists for an aperitif at the Fondation Louis Vuitton, the brand’s contemporary-art museum in Paris.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 27, 2026

Carrick's only public statement around Rashford, towards the end of last season, was conciliatory in nature, which is in keeping with his general personality.

From BBC Jul. 20, 2026

I’m trying to be conciliatory, trying to be grown-up about this, but I suppose it’s a little late for that.

From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins




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