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Murray glanced at Amy, who gave him an imploring look, and, drawing a deep breath, he felt ready to diplomatise, give up self, and smother his indignation for the sake of those before him.

From The Rajah of Dah by Fenn, George Manville

Jack felt that he was touching on delicate ground, and saw that it was necessary to diplomatise a little.

From Willis the Pilot by Adrien, Paul

To the Hague went Saint-Germain, diamonds, rubies, senna tea, and all, and began to diplomatise with the Dutch.

From Historical Mysteries by Lang, Andrew

“Yes, it’s a confounded nuisance, Linton,” said Major Sandars, “but you must diplomatise, and set all right somehow or another.”

From Middy and Ensign by Rowlandson, G. D.

And after spending this too sweet, too bitter hour with his beloved, Mr. Hawkehurst would diplomatise in order to have a little talk with Diana as he left the house.

From Charlotte's Inheritance by Braddon, M. E. (Mary Elizabeth)