Example Sentences

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Wisely or foolishly, punitively or conciliatorily, arrogantly or sensitively?

From Time Magazine Archive

"Well, then—suppose we do, my dear!" said the gentleman, conciliatorily.

From When Ghost Meets Ghost by De Morgan, William Frend

The newcomer moved down the room with a subdued rustling of skirts, resolving at last into a neat and appealing feminine presence that smiled confidently and yet conciliatorily and offered a hand towards Selby.

From Those Who Smiled And Eleven Other Stories by Gibbon, Perceval

My good man," he said conciliatorily, "you have brains.

From The Goose Girl by MacGrath, Harold

"Well, I wish to goodness there was some chance of realizing your hopes," said Charley, conciliatorily.

From The Faith Doctor A Story of New York by Eggleston, Edward