placatingly

Example Sentences

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William Gibbs McAdoo placatingly ex plained that, after he had exhorted San Diegoans to buy Liberty Bonds and keep courage to win the War, he did not have face to refuse a proffered air ride.

From Time Magazine Archive

“I would pay you if I could,” I said placatingly, “but I have nothing. Come and see for yourself if you do not believe me.”

From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya

“I really didn’t think you’d care this much,” I say placatingly.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray

He whined placatingly, squirmed and wriggled to show his good will and intentions, and even ventured, as a bribe for peace, to lick Buck’s face with his warm wet tongue.

From "The Call of the Wild" by Jack London

"Of course he is," vouched the warden, placatingly, "but what I want to know is would you mind, or would it hurt your feelings—The fact is, I came to search this house."

From The Secret of the Storm Country by Hitchcock, Lucius W.