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satisfy

[sat-is-fahy] / ˈsæt ɪsˌfaɪ /




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They sought to satisfy Polish national ambitions, for example, with the proclamation of a Kingdom of Poland in late 1916.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026

A 2026 Public Policy Institute of California survey found that districts used 24 different assessments, along with other exams and report cards, to satisfy the basic-skills requirement among fifth-graders.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2026

Can repeatedly ordering imaginary food satisfy a real craving?

From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026

His dedication to spending time in Mexico, while inconvenient for your relationship, demonstrates that he knows how to manage and nurture his own happiness and isn’t relying on you to satisfy that need.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 19, 2026

Somehow, the water I had drunk at the stream had managed to satisfy my hunger as well as my thirst.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo

Zelensky is trying to strike a solution that satisfies all sides to avoid divisions in the face of the ongoing invasion.

From Barron's ● Jul. 20, 2026

Gregg, Mandery writes, “created the bedrock principles of modern death penalty jurisprudence: that a non-arbitrary death penalty satisfies the Constitution and that the requirement of non-arbitrariness could be satisfied by Georgia’s approach.”

From Slate ● Jun. 8, 2026

The businesses say only when “the material satisfies rigid and arbitrary regulatory criteria set by the state” are they able to inform consumers their packaging is recyclable.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 18, 2026

"The decision satisfies me with regard to the violation of my private life," he told the BBC.

From BBC ● Feb. 26, 2026

A theory is a good theory if it satisfies two requirements.

From "A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays" by Stephen Hawking

A mere 32% of U.S. adults said they were satisfied with K-12 education in a recent Gallup poll, a new low.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026

Judge Simon Hirst said he was satisfied the best way to protect the public was to impose a hospital order.

From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026

Even if you were somewhat lonely or less satisfied with your past relationships, it’s not too late to find more comradeship and support in retirement.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 18, 2026

Cregger said he knows the "Resident Evil" fan base might not be totally satisfied with the lack of characters or details from the games themselves, but he stayed true to his vision.

From Barron's ● Sep. 16, 2026

Once he was satisfied that they were ready for it, they would be sent to the front.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein

When Matt Trivella of Boston was younger, returning a computer joystick that he bought with his allowance was so satisfying that the moment became a formative experience.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026

But once Fury relented, organisers needed to find a British venue capable of satisfying the broadcast demands without leaving fans exposed to the British winter.

From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026

With these three ingredients in place, the odds of a satisfying retirement soar, he says.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 18, 2026

All that rickrack distracted from what was otherwise a fairly satisfying but predictable slate of wins.

From Salon ● Sep. 15, 2026

I found it satisfying to solve all of those equations, like they were puzzles.

From "From the Desk of Zoe Washington" by Janae Marks




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