appease
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Some students questioned this approach, saying it seemed insincere to say something just to appease someone.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
Adam removed the roots and tree at the arborist’s nudging, and yet even that responsible act did not appease his neighbor.
From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026
It was unclear whether the gesture would appease the protesters.
From Barron's • May 25, 2026
So, when Chinese immigrants moved to Boston, they adapted their food to appease the population.
From Salon • May 3, 2026
As long as bread and good red wine remained to keep the men up, and appease their craving, they would not touch the cattle.
From "The Odyssey" by Homer
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