appease
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Adam removed the roots and tree at the arborist’s nudging, and yet even that responsible act did not appease his neighbor.
From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026
So, when Chinese immigrants moved to Boston, they adapted their food to appease the population.
From Salon • May 3, 2026
The fund ended up going slightly above its limit to appease investors, and Conger’s firm got about half of its money out.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
The office of France's ecology minister Monique Barbut had said the Group of Seven would focus on "less contentious issues" to appease its largest and most powerful member, drawing criticism from activists.
From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026
He had always liked to eat domestic raspberries this way, and although the taste was reassuringly familiar, it did nothing to appease his hunger.
From "The Incredible Journey" by Sheila Burnford
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