as in to ingratiate
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Newly acquired Green Bay Packers star pass-rusher Micah Parsons wasted no time ingratiating himself into the Packers-Detroit Lions rivalry.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025 -
Grieving a twin brother is fundamental to their friendship, and Roman has no idea that Dennis has lied to ingratiate himself into his life.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
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On Wednesday, Qatar's government did not appear to be placated.—
Mariam Khan,
ABC News,
11 Sep. 2025
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The 49ers were able to reach an agreement with Jennings to placate him for 2025, but he is still slated to hit free agency next offseason.—
Matthew Schmidt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
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The clip, posted under @thegoldenbrospack, shows the golden retriever and Great Pyrenees mix and tabby cat sitting closely, clearly content in each other's company.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Similarly, other buyers might not content themselves with just a piece of Bergdorf’s.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
18 Sep. 2025
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Advertisement According to Knight, Edward’s gesture was part of a general effort to extend an olive branch to appease potential adversaries.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
25 Sep. 2025
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The Planning Commission’s recommendation to push the dedicated bus lanes to the first phase of development seems unlikely to appease those most concerned about future traffic congestion.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Sep. 2025
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Rulers on the Nile did not rely solely on their own human powers but worshipped and propitiated a natural world that was alive with gods.—
Vanessa Taylor,
Big Think,
25 Sep. 2025
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The credulous faith that these superpowers will voluntarily settle for some form of peaceful coexistence, if only they are sufficiently propitiated with concessions, is naive and dangerous.—
Michael Miklaucic,
Twin Cities,
5 Apr. 2025
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The collection’s other two varieties also fit the theme of nostalgic, comforting flavors that Stiller enjoyed as a kid.—
Erin Clements,
PEOPLE,
23 Sep. 2025
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Soup season means comforting soups, soul-warming stews, and hearty chilis are back on the menu—and everything instantly feels a little cozier.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
23 Sep. 2025
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The issue is whether the focus remains, as promised, on celebrating the team’s victories (or consoling their defeats).—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
25 Sep. 2025
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Several teammates shuffled over to console him.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
19 Sep. 2025
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Most of the international community, while upping the pressure on Israel to stop fighting, are also equally clear that Hamas must disarm immediately.—
Nadeen Ebrahim,
CNN Money,
25 Sep. 2025
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The confrontation ends when Lorenzo disarms her and shoots, neutralizing the threat and securing the safety of his family.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Endear (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endear%20%28to%29. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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