Example Sentences

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“I say, Mr. Savage,” said the Deputy Sub-Bursar, smiling propitiatingly.

From "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley

David laughed delightedly and embraced the trio with greater force as he said propitiatingly, "Good snugglings, isn't it, old man?"

From Andrew the Glad by Daviess, Maria Thompson

But the brats hung upon him, and his mother, "fat, fair and forty," smiled propitiatingly.

From Lady Connie by Ward, Humphry, Mrs.

"You ain't finished, 'ave ye, Josey?" said Roger Buggins propitiatingly, drawing closer to the old man.

From God's Good Man by Corelli, Marie

Ah, my dear Miss Fortune," he began propitiatingly, "I hope you will reconsider, I'm sure.

From Rimrock Jones by Coolidge, Dane