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conciliatory

[kuhn-sil-ee-uh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee] / kənˈsɪl i əˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i /


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President Trump has held off on approving the package as he presses his administration to maintain a conciliatory tone toward Beijing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

"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

Informing her decision to visit Spain, she said, were recent conciliatory gestures from Spanish leaders.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

In addition, four pigeons were sent to Foxwood with a conciliatory message, which it was hoped might re-establish good relations with Pilkington.

From "Animal Farm: A Fairy Story" by George Orwell




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