appease

Example Sentences

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Between wanting to appease fans, ensuring his players stay fit, wanting to score early and aiming to stay solid at the back, the Liverpool boss has a difficult balancing act on his hands.

From BBC

While the funding plan removed what Deutsche Bank’s Brad Zelnick called the “monkey off the back” for Oracle, it hasn’t appeased skeptical investors.

From MarketWatch

"But with so much at stake and shareholders to appease, it seems ultimately the magic number couldn't be found, at least not right now," she added.

From Barron's

I appease the meal gods by adding a ham and cheese bocadillo to my order, a little salty with my sweet.

From Salon

In an effort to appease domestic consumers, companies - alongside the government - are taking steps to curb rising costs.

From BBC