placated

Example Sentences

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A separate message from a city official appeared to suggest that demonstrators could be placated with a new casual dining spot.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

For the most part, employees calmly placated or humored them, with some ignoring the trio or asking them to leave.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2025

Those most concerned about Medicaid were placated earlier in the day to at least go along with this step.

From Slate • Feb. 25, 2025

However, "Friends" fans can feel placated in knowing that Perry was already honored by the Television Academy at the 2023 Emmy Awards, which were hosted in January due to the SAG-AFTRA strikes.

From Salon • Sep. 16, 2024

The small concession placated the demonstrators outside the courthouse and they agreed to leave, defusing the situation, at least for a while.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson