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Recent Examples of pacificationThe enlargement of the U.S. military that accompanied the pacification of rebellious southern whites and the defeat of Native American resistance did not recede once those projects were complete.—Zachariah Mampilly, Foreign Affairs, 6 Sep. 2022 After temporary pacification, what?—Charles Austin Beard, Harper’s Magazine , 22 June 2022 Then my rationalizing self began the coverup, pacification.—Tessa Hadley, The New Yorker, 26 July 2021 As inflation soared, Mr. Khiem invoked economic austerity measures and greater pacification efforts.—BostonGlobe.com, 4 July 2021 See All Example Sentences for pacification
Kim notes that consumers are gravitating toward greens, and says that Warm Eucalyptus delivers on that interest while offering a sense of resilience and serenity.
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Terri Williams,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
Still, the best thing about staying at Black Bear Lodge might be the fact that the entire place feels like a tranquil escape—there’s even a meditation path on the property for extra serenity.
Ruthlessly exiling those players sent a clear message about the importance of squad harmony, but arguably handed the leverage in negotiations to buying clubs, driving down their prices and delaying their departures.
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James McNicholas,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
An award-winning La Jolla ensemble is gearing up for a show full of sublime harmonies and a cappella tunes.
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Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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