mollified

Example Sentences

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The inequalities made many Scottish politicians pause, until their concerns were mollified by generous financial rewards.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

“Nvidia will likely exceed earnings expectations but the question is whether investors will be mollified or not,” she added.

From Barron's • Nov. 18, 2025

He ideally would like to bring Western nations along, yet they believe his hunger for peace outweighs his wish to ensure European leaders are mollified.

From BBC • Aug. 18, 2025

Neither move mollified Carter, who gave Bass until May to fix the broken system, vowing to become “your worst nightmare” should she fail.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2025

A handful of men wanting their money back are hustled away to be mollified by the patches before their train of thought has an opportunity to spread.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen