placating

Example Sentences

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Soundly beating earnings expectations isn’t placating investors skeptical of the durability of the frenzied AI data center buildout, which is driving these outsize earnings reports.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

Neither satisfying the public’s prurient curiosity, nor allowing Epstein conspiracy theorists to second-guess prosecutorial judgment, nor placating a president’s political base is a valid reason to break the normal rule.

From Slate • Jul. 21, 2025

Such statements however have not succeeded in placating public scepticism.

From BBC • Aug. 9, 2024

It won’t win me any popularity contests, but having a smaller circle of VIPs who understand me is a deeper and warmer experience than placating a crowd.

From Salon • Dec. 30, 2023

Walter and I take turns muttering placating things about family and forgiveness, but we both have misgivings.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen