Example Sentences

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He also rejected criticism that the government was appeasing the Islamists.

From BBC • Oct. 21, 2021

Timberwolves President Gersson Rosas talked himself into that price knowing that his top priority was appeasing franchise center Karl-Anthony Towns, who happens to be close friends with Russell.

From Washington Post • Feb. 6, 2020

Did it feel like the label was appeasing her?

From The Guardian • Jun. 12, 2017

He was appeasing Japan, so that he might prepare China against Japan.

From Time Magazine Archive

In a few minutes we heard him calling for food and drink, and the clattering of knives and platters showed that he was appeasing his appetite with zest.

From A Lad of Grit A Story of Adventure on Land and Sea in Restoration Times by Westerman, Percy F. (Percy Francis)