peace offering

Example Sentences

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Although authorities usually warn against feeding wild birds, Prof Kaplan suggests leaving a peace offering like a little bit of bread or meat to win the magpies' favour.

From BBC • Sep. 28, 2023

Each spring, residents of this village tucked at the base of one of the world’s most dangerous volcanoes trek up to a cave near its crater to make a peace offering.

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2023

Antetokounmpo made both free throws to extend the Bucks’ lead to 95-88, then Harrell and Antetokounmpo slapped hands in an apparent peace offering before Milwaukee’s ensuing inbounds pass.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 1, 2022

Veggie burgers used to be a peace offering for vegans at backyard barbecues.

From Washington Post • Jul. 16, 2021

So I called and invited her to meet me in a park; I took Pepsi and biscuits as a peace offering.

From "Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World" by Malala Yousafzai