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
Eventually, she said, she placated Mr. Majors, saying she would try to do better, and he left.
From New York Times ● Feb. 8, 2024
His public renown and record as chair and CEO encouraged the board to believe that Tesla’s very survival depended on keeping Musk on board and placated.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 31, 2024
Not when invaders were threatening the Empire and the populous had to be placated.
From "Tiger, Tiger" by Lynne Reid Banks
