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satisfy

[sat-is-fahy] / ˈsæt ɪsˌfaɪ /




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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

Those distributions can satisfy all or part of your RMD without being included in your taxable income.

From MarketWatch Jul. 9, 2026

“Of course, no line that the States draw will satisfy everyone. But the Judiciary is not the proper institution to make what would often be arbitrary and highly intrusive athlete-by-athlete assessments.”

From Salon Jul. 5, 2026

“Thank you, sir, but a less agreeable man would satisfy me. We must not all expect Jane’s good fortune.”

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen

Zelensky is trying to strike a solution that satisfies all sides to avoid divisions in the face of the ongoing invasion.

From Barron's Jul. 20, 2026

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

There is no easy solution, no clean resolution that satisfies ideology.

From Los Angeles Times May 19, 2026

"The decision satisfies me with regard to the violation of my private life," he told the BBC.

From BBC Feb. 26, 2026

I also love the book because I’m so much like Edna—nothing satisfies me, nothing makes me happy.

From "I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter" by Erika L. Sánchez

That was the size of the new listing on July 10 and given the issue was multiple times oversubscribed, international demand was not satisfied fully.

From MarketWatch Jul. 23, 2026

The real-estate industry was also satisfied with the appointment of Shorris after months of hand-wringing over who the administration would select to carry out a vision of “economic justice.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 22, 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

Most Americans are satisfied with their health insurance.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 15, 2026

Well satisfied, she went to the stream to gather a few blackjack leaves for relish.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer

A satisfying puzzle break: What’s a four-letter word for “Those who often hear a siren song”? Treat your brain to some delightful wordplay in today’s crossword.

From Slate Jul. 22, 2026

Wet noodles and seasoned water were quick and satisfying.

From Salon Jul. 19, 2026

This includes "working on ways to make repairs to battery packs more technically feasible, while respecting safety protocols...as well as satisfying the requirements of insurers".

From BBC Jul. 8, 2026

No matter your travel budget, it turns out, there’s something deeply satisfying about bringing home a trinket or two in addition to a gazillion photos.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 1, 2026

On leaving home I was able to fabricate a new and far more satisfying history, frill of striking, simplistic environmental influences; a colorful past, easily accessible to strangers.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt




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