Example Sentences

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His hope was that appeasing Adolf Hitler — that is, placating his demands — by allowing him his desired conquest would sate his appetite for empire.

From Salon • Jul. 14, 2021

Rice has occasionally been brought up as a potential NFL commissioner, a role that she’s reasonably well qualified for given that the main requirement is placating rich and powerful people.

From Slate • Nov. 18, 2018