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as in mitigation
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as in conciliation
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Recent Examples of appeasement
Stories of appeasement remind us that some people may never be satisfied—no matter how much one gives into them.
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Michael S. Roth, Time, 28 Mar. 2025
Though the murder rate had declined for several years since an all-time peak in 2015 of 106 deaths per 100,000 inhabitants, largely due to government negotiations with, and appeasement of, the two leading gangs, Bukele’s approach effectively broke the power of the gangs.
—Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 6 Feb. 2025
On March 15, 1939, Adolf Hitler moved Nazi troops into Czechoslovakia, annexing the country and ending the practice of appeasement.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA TODAY, 15 Mar. 2025
Setting limits and choosing authenticity over appeasement has become a crucial tool in navigating an industry that doesn’t always prioritize equity.
—Lyric Christian, Essence, 16 Jan. 2025
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Michael S. Roth, Time, 28 Mar. 2025
Though the murder rate had declined for several years since an all-time peak in 2015 of 106 deaths per 100,000 inhabitants, largely due to government negotiations with, and appeasement of, the two leading gangs, Bukele’s approach effectively broke the power of the gangs.
—Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 6 Feb. 2025
On March 15, 1939, Adolf Hitler moved Nazi troops into Czechoslovakia, annexing the country and ending the practice of appeasement.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA TODAY, 15 Mar. 2025
Setting limits and choosing authenticity over appeasement has become a crucial tool in navigating an industry that doesn’t always prioritize equity.
—Lyric Christian, Essence, 16 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for appeasement
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appeasement
Noun
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For flood mitigation and water retention, technology has evolved, and research now shows that the deforestation needed for hydropower construction directly worsens these problems.—
Suwanna Gauntlett Upjohn,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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The company is looking at all sorts of mitigation plans, Ford said, though not at the expense of pulling back investments in future growth such as lowering research and development spending.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
16 Apr. 2025
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Hamas seized control of Gaza from Abbas’ forces in 2007, and reconciliation attempts between the rivals have repeatedly failed.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Apr. 2025
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Budget cuts to present bigger hurdle for reconciliation Republicans in the House have set a substantially higher bar for budget cuts in their tax cut and spending package than their colleagues in the Senate.—
Aris Folley,
The Hill,
23 Apr. 2025
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In the first half of 2024, 3.12 million animals entered U.S. shelters, according to Shelter Animals Count, a decrease from the same period in 2023.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
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Analysts project earnings of $0.68 per share on sales of $14.11 billion, indicating a decrease from the earnings of $0.82 per share and sales of $14.88 billion in the same quarter last year.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Small states have risen to power on first-mover advantages, often with the acquiescence or benign neglect of larger states.—
Kurt M. Campbell,
Foreign Affairs,
10 Apr. 2025
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What the character arrives at though is violent retribution, which feels like an unimaginative acquiescence to familiar pulp storytelling.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Appeasement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appeasement. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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