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

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2025

Daalder was alluding to Britain’s early World War II prime minister who was widely criticized for appeasing Hitler as the German fuhrer marched across Europe.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 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

For many fans, the Finnish heavyweight is an underwhelming choice, but appeasing boxing fans was not necessarily the priority.

From BBC • Aug. 11, 2023

“Try to find some way of appeasing him,” he said, “instead of going home disgraced.”

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton