placated
Example Sentences
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A separate message from a city official appeared to suggest that demonstrators could be placated with a new casual dining spot.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 26, 2026
Those most concerned about Medicaid were placated earlier in the day to at least go along with this step.
From Slate ● Feb. 25, 2025
At least some openly gay Republicans appear to have been placated.
From Salon ● Jun. 5, 2024
Eventually, she said, she placated Mr. Majors, saying she would try to do better, and he left.
From New York Times ● Feb. 8, 2024
Since he was a young boy, James could be placated by a treat from Alice’s kitchen, the sugar apple that cut short a fit or tantrum.
From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead
