mollifying

Example Sentences

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But if you can get on its wavelength, there’s a mollifying charm to Travolta’s debut.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

It’s a great character moment for Danvers, who has been more comfortable than Navarro in mollifying the powers-that-be.

From New York Times • Feb. 9, 2024

“I never intended to exclude folks who were cooperating with us,” he said, striking a mollifying note.

From Washington Post • Dec. 4, 2022

To get input on the selection of new president, Caruso introduced a strategy that had proved successful in mollifying neighbors about his mall projects: listening sessions.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2022

“Don’t tell the world what we’re trying to do,” Jack whispered in a mollifying tone.

From "Native Son" by Richard Wright