peace offering

Example Sentences

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“And my kids, they wouldn’t want that. They’re sweet kids. I feel like, if kids their age can forgive and offer him a peace offering, grown adults and other fans can, too.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

Although authorities usually warn against feeding wild birds, Prof Kaplan suggests leaving a peace offering like a little bit of bread or meat to win the magpies' favour.

From BBC • Sep. 28, 2023

He’s contemplating whether to bring muffins to people on both sides of the square, a kind of Red Truck peace offering.

From Washington Post • Mar. 10, 2023

Antetokounmpo made both free throws to extend the Bucks’ lead to 95-88, then Harrell and Antetokounmpo slapped hands in an apparent peace offering before Milwaukee’s ensuing inbounds pass.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 1, 2022

So I called and invited her to meet me in a park; I took Pepsi and biscuits as a peace offering.

From "Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World" by Malala Yousafzai