placatory
Example Sentences
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That placatory language was met by a furious response from Qatari officials, who called the attack a “flagrant violation” of Qatar’s sovereignty and its airspace.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 23, 2025
He offered a couple of placatory bromides about the continuing virility of Real Madrid.
From New York Times ● Nov. 19, 2021
And there are enough useful crumbs of history to straight out a few popular rewritings, such as Roger Guenveur Smith's more honest depiction of Booker T. Washington as a figure placatory of white supremacy.
From Salon ● Mar. 20, 2020
Once again, Pratt steps in with a placatory aside.
From The Guardian ● Sep. 15, 2016
Wherefore, instead of quarrelling with the deputation, he rose with placatory phrases in his mouth.
From A Romance in Transit by Lynde, Francis
