mollified
Example Sentences
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Some readers may be mollified by this—or amused by Mr. Pappalardo’s explanation that telling the tale of Borger required some shiftiness since “it’s just that kind of town.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 24, 2026
“Nvidia will likely exceed earnings expectations but the question is whether investors will be mollified or not,” she added.
From Barron's ● Nov. 18, 2025
He ideally would like to bring Western nations along, yet they believe his hunger for peace outweighs his wish to ensure European leaders are mollified.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2025
Nor is he mollified by the idea of moving everyone to a nearby lot.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2023
“In a—a fan magazine,” he improvised wildly and Krum looked mollified.
From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling
