appease
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The flight attendants tried to appease and quiet the complaining passenger.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026
Despite Bondi’s best efforts to appease Trump, she ultimately failed to lock in her status within his Cabinet.
From Slate • Apr. 2, 2026
Bronny James has shown his value to the Lakers at an important time, confirming he isn’t on the roster solely to appease his father, LeBron James.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2026
Now, the regime is led by Maduro’s deputies, who are trying to appease the U.S. and have allowed a small space for critics to emerge back into the public eye.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026
Coming into the assembly, where all the people had gathered together, he began first to appease the troublesome and turbulent element among them with obsequious and flattering words.
From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith
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