appease
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She would be the person opting out of demands to dress, look and behave a certain way to appease the opposite sex.
From Salon • May 20, 2026
“The dilemma is to maintain party unity,” Dresser wrote, “or appease an irascible/dangerous neighbor.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026
The office of France's ecology minister Monique Barbut said the two-day meeting would focus on "less contentious issues" in an effort to appease the largest and most powerful G7 member.
From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026
Even if you don’t have frequent-flier status, negotiating some sort of reimbursement is still worth it, Maharishi said, as it’s in an airline’s best interest to appease disgruntled customers.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026
“I’m not going to demean myself and, what...make myself over to appease your insecurities,” she hissed, her voice rising to a yell before she regained her composure.
From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan
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