Example Sentences

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There is some evidence that the effort has mollified at least some Russians.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 10, 2022

Hey, nothing else has mollified the mounting frustration around the Indianapolis Colts complex.

From Washington Times • Nov. 27, 2017

For nothing has mollified man—not the prey brought him by a famishing spaniel, nor the humble guilelessness of the shepherd-dog, guarding the peace of the shadowy flocks under the stars.

From Barks and Purrs by Colette

They have sent me 5 pounds, 5s, for it, which has mollified me horrid.

From Letters of Robert Louis Stevenson — Volume 1 by Stevenson, Robert Louis

They have sent me �5, 5s. for it, which has mollified me horrid.

From The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 23 (of 25) by Stevenson, Robert Louis