appeasing

Example Sentences

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"This announcement appears to be about appeasing the markets and its shareholders while ignoring its workers," she said at the time.

From BBC • Aug. 12, 2025

McDonald’s and Oracle are among the growing list of clients choosing to part ways with the appeasing firms.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2025

She knows what she likes and the type of art that sells under her brand, she said, and does not waste words appeasing the egos of artists or customers who do not understand the mission.

From New York Times • Dec. 5, 2023

They’ve been as appeasing as possible to the two-way star during his MLB career.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 3, 2023

But instead of appeasing them, it gave them more material to work on.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith