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Whether such a state of opinion grows up or not depends mainly upon the stubbornness or conciliatoriness of the possessing classes, and, conversely, upon the moderation or violence of those who desire fundamental economic change.

From The Practice and Theory of Bolshevism by Russell, Bertrand

In form, he is robust; and his countenance expressive of great conciliatoriness and benignity.

From A Bibliographical, Antiquarian and Picturesque Tour in France and Germany, Volume Two by Dibdin, Thomas Frognall

In brief, his policy consists of conciliatoriness and firmness combined.

From Through South Africa His Visit to Rhodesia, the Transvaal, Cape Colony, Natal by Stanley, Henry M. (Henry Morton)

Again, Turgot did nothing to redeem it by personal conciliatoriness in carrying out the designs of a benevolent absolutism.

From Critical Miscellanies (Vol. 2 of 3) Turgot by Morley, John

The action, and more the contempt of his look, laugh, and words stung M. Binet to passion, drove out the conciliatoriness of his mood.

From Scaramouche by Sabatini, Rafael