appeasement
Example Sentences
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With hindsight, it's easy to mock Britain's policy of appeasement during the 1930s.
From BBC
That quiet calculation—balancing pressure with appeasement—now forms the bedrock of China’s strategy.
For one thing, her girl’s request to get a hamster and Linda’s weary appeasement just rings all too true.
From Los Angeles Times
Legal experts suggest appeasement could be viable under certain circumstances.
From Los Angeles Times
Another analyst says that while the US' trading partners may seek appeasement in the short term, they could still decide to hit back in the long run.
From BBC
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