appease

Example Sentences

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“My plan was to get here first when I knew you’d still be out so that I’d have time to—to—” I search for an explanation that will appease him.

From Literature

They may see you as public enemy No. 1 whether or not you try to appease and include them.

From MarketWatch

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

As the country heads to the polls next week, it appears politicians have taken note of their anger - promising a raft of changes to appease it.

From BBC

As the former leader of the opposition, and now minister, Steenhuisen was caught between making the government work while trying to appease his supporters - and prove to them that he is delivering in government.

From BBC