appease

Example Sentences

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Despite Bondi’s best efforts to appease Trump, she ultimately failed to lock in her status within his Cabinet.

From Slate • Apr. 2, 2026

To acquire Globalstar, either SpaceX and Amazon would likely need to find a way to appease Apple.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

Bronny James has shown his value to the Lakers at an important time, confirming he isn’t on the roster solely to appease his father, LeBron James.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2026

Mansour’s clarifications did little to appease traders, with some claiming they lost money despite betting that Khamenei would be out of power.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026

Anna laughs, too, and I can’t tell whether she finds it funny or whether she’s trying to appease him.

From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins