conciliatory
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But for a president supposedly facing his last stand, he has at times struck a surprisingly conciliatory tone.
From Barron's ● Nov. 11, 2026
Trump has spoken throughout the night to a number of media outlets, striking a conciliatory tone and conceding that the Democrats did a "good job".
From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2026
Health Minister Robbie Butler has attempted to strike a conciliatory note while acknowledging there will be no movement without a budget deal.
From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026
Mexico has taken a more conciliatory approach, refraining from imposing retaliatory measures and engaging in talks, with Sheinbaum at times joining conversations with Greer and Lutnick.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026
“Dr. P is here,” Dana’s mother chimes in from behind him, with a slightly more conciliatory tone.
From "Every Day" by David Levithan
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