conciliatory

Example Sentences

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‘Of course,’ he said in a conciliatory way.

From Literature

A recent statement from the Nigerian presidency struck a conciliatory tone, mentioning the need to protect "vulnerable populations in Nigeria, particularly Christian communities."

From Barron's

He's struck a more conciliatory note of late, with an eye on cost of living implications.

From BBC

With the summit around the corner, the Pentagon’s new national defense strategy struck a conciliatory tone toward Beijing.

From The Wall Street Journal

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