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satisfy

[sat-is-fahy] / ˈsæt ɪsˌfaɪ /




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But it’s still incredibly delicious and guaranteed to satisfy your cravings.

From Salon Jul. 20, 2026

“People may need to sell to satisfy what is happening with these memory names,” Azarm told MarketWatch.

From MarketWatch Jul. 16, 2026

That means ReElement could potentially satisfy U.S. germanium demand and support allied supply chains abroad.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 14, 2026

A news quiz that will satisfy your competitive streak: See if you can beat a Slate senior producer’s score—or mine!

From Slate Jul. 10, 2026

My explanation seemed to satisfy the child for the moment, which allowed me to step away and gaze up the staircase to make sure Mrs. Maroney wasn’t coming back down.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan

Gregg, Mandery writes, “created the bedrock principles of modern death penalty jurisprudence: that a non-arbitrary death penalty satisfies the Constitution and that the requirement of non-arbitrariness could be satisfied by Georgia’s approach.”

From Slate Jun. 8, 2026

The delicate diplomatic effort is being led by Michael Needham, a senior state department official who has been tasked with crafting a deal that satisfies Trump while also respecting Denmark's redlines around protecting its borders.

From BBC May 12, 2026

“Project Hail Mary” is wholesome science fiction that satisfies like a jumbo serving of apple pie and milk.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 18, 2026

That approach shortens supply chains, satisfies local regulations, and stabilizes market access.

From Barron's Jan. 23, 2026

In the meeting, he made a few points: This technology is new, and it’s not fair to assume Reggie should’ve known better, at least in a way that satisfies the standard of criminal negligence.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel

Having less responsibility doesn’t automatically mean you’ll be happier, and you may not feel any more satisfied with your work.

From MarketWatch Jul. 20, 2026

He is alongside DeChambeau, while world number one and defending champion Scottie Scheffler is satisfied after his opening two rounds left him in the pack at four under.

From BBC Jul. 17, 2026

“So it’s like all of your senses are being satisfied with this one small plate, plus your health.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 16, 2026

"You've been a great leader," a clearly satisfied Trump told reporters as he sat beside Erdogan after his arrival at the sprawling Bestepe Presidential Compound in the capital.

From Barron's Jul. 7, 2026

“Well, I’m not satisfied at all ” Mr. Poe said.

From "The Bad Beginning" by Lemony Snicket

Wet noodles and seasoned water were quick and satisfying.

From Salon Jul. 19, 2026

Yet I can’t call it one of Mr. Nolan’s best pictures; nor is it as satisfying as Peter Jackson’s “Lord of the Rings” trilogy, which constitutes perhaps its nearest contemporary equivalent.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 15, 2026

"It was very tricky with the winds because it was very gusty, unpredictable, and to build the car to pole was very satisfying."

From BBC Jul. 4, 2026

The first two episodes of Season 3 are out, and this week’s was particularly satisfying, Slate’s Jenny G. Zhang and Rebecca Onion write.

From Slate Jun. 30, 2026

There’s something so deeply satisfying about the hushed sharing of information.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin




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