conciliatory
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"Resolving this issue with a conciliatory spirit through dialogue between Khmer and Khmer is the best option for the national and Cambodian people's interest," Kem Sokha said, referring to the majority ethnic group in Cambodia.
From Barron's • May 25, 2026
The much-anticipated summit between the superpowers follows tensions over trade and the Iran war, but both leaders seemed conciliatory, with Trump calling his visit "incredible".
From BBC • May 15, 2026
A new national-defense strategy, released in January, offered a conciliatory tone toward Beijing.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
A representative from his U.S. publisher has been sent to convince Dahl to issue a public apology, something his more conciliatory British publisher reluctantly agrees is necessary.
From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026
I knew I had been harsh, but I did not want to capsize the whole ship of negotiations, and I ended on a more conciliatory note.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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