appease
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His vague rhetoric was meant to appease a nation increasingly opposed to the conflict.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
To acquire Globalstar, either SpaceX and Amazon would likely need to find a way to appease Apple.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026
Despite Bondi’s best efforts to appease Trump, she ultimately failed to lock in her status within his Cabinet.
From Slate • 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
I had had no intention of letting her hear me curse, but since she had heard me and since there was no way to appease her, I decided to let things develop as they would.
From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright
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