as in to ingratiate
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Justin Tallis | Afp | Getty Images Starmer, who seems to have ingratiated himself with Trump despite their different political persuasions, might be able to give Macron some tips on how to win over their transatlantic ally, as the EU continues trade negotiations with Washington.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
8 July 2025 -
Durham continued to try to ingratiate himself with Harriman and Lt. Paul Stein, who'd gone to get a warrant for his blood, the detective testified.—
Kirsten Fiscus,
Nashville Tennessean,
7 May 2025
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In response to these criticisms, colleges and universities have offered bromides – i.e., vague ideas intended to placate, not Bromo-Seltzer which is no longer available at CVS – about building industry or employer partnerships.—
Ryan Craig,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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The last time the Fed cut, in the final four months of 2024, Treasury yields rose almost in perfect reverse correlation to the rate reductions, and the same thing could happen again if markets perceive the Fed is surrendering its inflation-fighting credentials to placate Trump.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
19 July 2025
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No one should begrudge Wayne for being contented on Tha Carter VI, secure in his reputation as one of the best to ever do it.—
Mosi Reeves,
Rolling Stone,
9 June 2025
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This was the first time Apple or its developers had needed to content with truly dynamically resizable app windows in iOS or iPadOS, the first time Apple had implemented a virtual memory system on the iPad, and the first time Apple had tried true multi-monitor support.—
Andrew Cunningham,
ArsTechnica,
11 June 2025
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Moreover, some legal experts have said that the release of the grand jury testimony may be a misdirect to appease the public and distract from the other evidence in the case.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
22 July 2025
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In trying to appease both sides, the government of Italy imposed a five-euro (almost $6) tax last year to tourists traveling into the city in an attempt to mitigate tourism at the UNESCO World Heritage Site.—
Emily Steinberger,
Fortune,
20 July 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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Since 1979, the United States has sought to contain or propitiate the regime in Tehran.—
Danielle Pletka,
National Review,
6 Nov. 2023
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The skirt steak yakitori don was a comforting bowl of sushi rice, vegetables and steak.—
Constance Ogle,
Miami Herald,
1 Aug. 2025
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How there can be something comforting to gaining power and control in social systems that see you as an outsider, but how that feeling can ultimately turn on you.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
31 July 2025
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Jinny ran out of the house to safety, and Richard tried his best to console his brother, who held the gun to his own head, threatening suicide.—
Julia Moore,
People.com,
24 July 2025
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Here's what consoles College Football 26 will be on: PlayStation 5 Xbox X|S There will be no versions for PS4, Xbox One or Nintendo Switch.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
8 July 2025
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Following the meeting, a senior Israeli official said an understanding between Israel and the U.S. was emerging that there was a need to move from a plan to release some of the hostages to a plan to release all the hostages, disarm Hamas militants, and demilitarize the Gaza Strip.—
Maayan Lubell,
USA Today,
1 Aug. 2025
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Their refusal to admit defeat, disarm and leave Gaza indicates their lack of concern for the citizenry there.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
31 July 2025
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“Endear (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endear%20%28to%29. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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