conciliate

Example Sentences

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A French visitor — a conservationist for an NGO and a symbolic representative of the European Union — bleats a few conciliating sentiments but is scornfully shut down.

From New York Times

They have realized that like-minded countries need to spend more time working with one another and less time trying to conciliate leaders in Beijing and Pyongyang.

From Washington Post

Much as former President Barack Obama once courted congressional Republicans, Tromp sought to conciliate the conservative legislators.

From Salon

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

From Salon

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