mollifying

Example Sentences

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It’s a great character moment for Danvers, who has been more comfortable than Navarro in mollifying the powers-that-be.

From New York Times • Feb. 9, 2024

The move was seen by many as one of several concessions aimed at mollifying the angry crowds and, at the same time, an attempt to end Nazarbayev’s patronage.

From Washington Times • Jan. 19, 2022

Aside from mollifying Western observers, Khomeini was probably trying to reassure his liberal allies in the revolution against the shah, which included a vast number of active and vocal women.

From Washington Post • Aug. 19, 2021

In other words, mollifying Wilson is the least of their worries right now.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 16, 2021

When the children had faded silently out of the kitchen, Lillian spoke to her husband in a mollifying, supplicating tone.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy