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as in mitigation
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as in conciliation
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Recent Examples of appeasement
Various social groups may push for change, and at times hegemons may make apparent concessions to these groups; these concessions are reforms implemented as an appeasement to prevent unrest or revolution.
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The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 10 Sep. 2025
By embedding exceptions into permanent policy, leaders trade principle for appeasement, and eventually discover that what appeared to be compassion has created confusion.
—Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
History shows that appeasement leads to greater aggression.
—Will Rodriguez-Kennedy, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
Yet, history demonstrates that appeasement has never led to peace.
—Nolan Lebovitz, Oc Register, 5 Aug. 2025
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The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 10 Sep. 2025
By embedding exceptions into permanent policy, leaders trade principle for appeasement, and eventually discover that what appeared to be compassion has created confusion.
—Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
History shows that appeasement leads to greater aggression.
—Will Rodriguez-Kennedy, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
Yet, history demonstrates that appeasement has never led to peace.
—Nolan Lebovitz, Oc Register, 5 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for appeasement
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appeasement
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The Panther Island project — technically a flood mitigation initiative reliant on federal funding — involves digging another channel for the Trinity River.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Nov. 2025
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Boulder County’s wildfire mitigation program, Wildfire Partners, has provided financial and technical assistance to residents since 2014 to save homes and help people obtain and retain insurance coverage.—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
7 Nov. 2025
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When approached to intervene, brands default to the position that their hands are tied, pointing to the union’s lack of legal status and MoLVT conciliation notes that side with the employer.—
Sourcing Journal,
Sourcing Journal,
15 Oct. 2025
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Advertisement Petro appeared to seek conciliation with Trump with a June 23 letter that rescinded his accusations of Rubio leading a plot to overthrow him.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
17 Sep. 2025
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But by practicing moderation, parents can model smart technology habits for their kids.—
Andee Tagle,
NPR,
7 Nov. 2025
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The attorneys general of Louisiana and Kentucky have filed lawsuits against the company, and recently Florida's attorney general subpoenaed Roblox for information about its age verification and chat moderation policies.—
Laura Romero,
ABC News,
6 Nov. 2025
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Recent reports, however, had indicated that there is a possibility of a reconciliation between Harry and William that would presumably turn all of this into a moot point.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
7 Nov. 2025
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His love for Bruce leads to a break down, a breakthrough, and a heartbreaking reconciliation for Bruce and his father.—
Henry Selick,
IndieWire,
6 Nov. 2025
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Heart rate decreases during stretching, which could signify the body entering a calm state.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
6 Nov. 2025
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According to Nexstar, overall Q3 ad sales stood at $476 million, a decrease of $146 million from the third-quarter of 2024.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
6 Nov. 2025
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Any group decision comes with a degree of acquiescence and a leap of faith.—
David Merritt Johns,
The Atlantic,
2 Nov. 2025
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Would-be autocrats create environments of fear and powerlessness, using intimidation, overwhelming force or political and legal attacks, and other coercive tactics to force acquiescence and chill democratic pushback.—
Shelley Inglis,
The Conversation,
19 Oct. 2025
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“Appeasement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appeasement. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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