conciliatory

Example Sentences

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Secretary of State Marco Rubio offered a more conciliatory message in a speech this weekend, but the underlying theme remains one of very tough love for the Continent.

From The Wall Street Journal

"The world is changing very fast right in front of us," Rubio told reporters, when asked if his message to Europeans would be more conciliatory than a year ago.

From BBC

But this senior official regarded as a reformist, who has tried to strike a conciliatory note since the start of the protests, also apologised for the government's shortcomings.

From BBC

But Carter took a conciliatory stance toward the Brentwood school, saying he did not want to deprive students of the facilities.

From Los Angeles Times

He had expressed a more conciliatory view of the protesters, but appears to have been largely sidelined.

From BBC