conciliation

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Officials fear that a forceful U.S. push to strike a deal for the Arctic island could split European capitals, with some seeking conciliation and others advocating firm resistance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 21, 2026

The Supreme Court reacted by beginning a process of conciliation between all parties involved.

From Barron's • Dec. 19, 2025

In an apparent bid at conciliation, Machado reached out by telephone to Trump.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 12, 2025

But conciliation carries the risk of legitimizing the court’s most indefensible actions.

From Slate • Jul. 8, 2025

“On considering the situation of things,” he recalled, “I thought the first step towards some conciliation of views would be to bring Mr. Madison and Colo. Hamilton to a friendly discussion of the subject.”

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis