Example Sentences

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

From Slate • Apr. 9, 2018

I only meant," she ventured appeasingly, "that you hold all of Rome's history in the palm of your hand.

From The Title Market by Soper, J. H. Gardner

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

"But, dear Hermann," said Kuhl, appeasingly, "the Promised Land they will never obtain, so that surely they must desire something else for themselves."

From Withered Leaves. Vol. I. (of III) A Novel by Gottschall, Rudolf von

Well, indeed, Mr. Eevans," she said, appeasingly, "I'd say he was a nice child enough, and the very dead spit of the poor Colonel.

From Mount Music by Ross, Martin