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She defied the idea that she should be appeasingly apologetic even while doing nothing.

From Slate • Apr. 9, 2018

Mr. Thurston waved his hand appeasingly at the red-faced man, and turned to the girl.

From A Daughter of the Snows by London, Jack

"Mother!" he called, appeasingly, as the door was closing; but it clicked to; she floated down the stairs.

From John March, Southerner by Cable, George W.

Then, appeasingly: “Mrs. Kingdon said it would be better if only you and she knew who I am and why I am here at the ranch.”

From Penny of Top Hill Trail by Lyford, Philip

"She didn't mean it, dear," said Miss Allen appeasingly; "she's always said you're the only pretty girl who's straight in 'Dawes'.'"

From Sparrows: the story of an unprotected girl by Newte, Horace W. C. (Horace Wykeham Can)