placated

Example Sentences

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Which is to say, by becoming more understanding of our oppressor’s need to be placated.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 21, 2025

Those most concerned about Medicaid were placated earlier in the day to at least go along with this step.

From Slate • Feb. 25, 2025

However, "Friends" fans can feel placated in knowing that Perry was already honored by the Television Academy at the 2023 Emmy Awards, which were hosted in January due to the SAG-AFTRA strikes.

From Salon • Sep. 16, 2024

“These City Council people placated to the squeaky wheels,” he said afterward.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 7, 2023

Not when invaders were threatening the Empire and the populous had to be placated.

From "Tiger, Tiger" by Lynne Reid Banks