conciliate

Example Sentences

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Yes, pay them beforehand, soften the blow in advance, and conciliate their good will while we still have the chance.

From Salon • Jan. 2, 2022

He had to reward those who backed him, but many believe he also needed to conciliate those who were unhappy with his election.

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2021

The purpose of politics — or, at any rate, one purpose — is to conciliate and to cooperate.

From Washington Post • Nov. 11, 2018

To conciliate Federalists who still resented the recent war, Monroe toured New England shortly after his inauguration and attracted widespread popular applause.

From Textbooks • Jan. 18, 2018

Lyra knew that this was a time to conciliate, and she was happy to do that, having gotten her way.

From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman