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
His obituary in Rafu Shimpo, the Little Tokyo newspaper, called him a culinary ambassador who used “Japanese food as a cultural peace offering to mend the scars left by the World War II experience.”
From Los Angeles Times ● May 3, 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
Sadie placed the Snickers in his palm like a peace offering and waited, staring at the carpet.
From "Educated" by Tara Westover
