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A separate message from a city official appeared to suggest that demonstrators could be placated with a new casual dining spot.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

Those most concerned about Medicaid were placated earlier in the day to at least go along with this step.

From Slate • Feb. 25, 2025

Those moves have not placated the protesters, who have been demonstrating intermittently since October and have transformed their activity into a daily presence since March 24.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2024

Eventually, she said, she placated Mr. Majors, saying she would try to do better, and he left.

From New York Times • Feb. 8, 2024

They had to be placated and their favor sought in order to ensure the fertility of the soil and the rotation of the seasons.

From "A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays" by Stephen Hawking