peace offering
Example Sentences
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He called A.J. as a character witnesses, and A.J. traveled to Washington with a peace offering for his father in their language of jokes.
From New York Times • Nov. 19, 2023
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
He’s contemplating whether to bring muffins to people on both sides of the square, a kind of Red Truck peace offering.
From Washington Post • Mar. 10, 2023
After an exceptional hour, Mozart leaves us with a benediction but without the peace offering.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2022
Sadie placed the Snickers in his palm like a peace offering and waited, staring at the carpet.
From "Educated" by Tara Westover
