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complaisance

[kuhm-play-suhns, -zuhns, kom-pluh-zans] / kəmˈpleɪ səns, -zəns, ˈkɒm pləˌzæns /


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This baseline complaisance informed his creative process on “Growin’ Up.”

From New York Times ● Jun. 15, 2022

As to whether there are hellraisers now, well, of course there are, although the eco-system of deference, naivety about alcoholism, press complaisance and tolerance of male behaviour has worn away.

From The Guardian ● Jul. 11, 2019

There are more emphatic reasons for the market’s complaisance.

From New York Times ● Nov. 12, 2016

There are many reasons for the relative complaisance of fans who chant "red army" as they ascend the steps to the Emirates Stadium.

From The Guardian ● Apr. 11, 2011

“He is, indeed—but, considering the inducement, my dear Miss Eliza, we cannot wonder at his complaisance; for who would object to such a partner?”

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen


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