as in to ingratiate
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The Post’s former executive editor, Martin Baron, was sharply critical of Bezos’ announcement, putting it into context of other moves seen as trying to ingratiate himself with Trump.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
10 Mar. 2025 -
The boys are in their late teens, and Jeff, who dreams of becoming a filmmaker, is eager to ingratiate himself with Blake, who will pick them up in a seaplane and take them to the lodge.—
Justin Chang,
The New Yorker,
19 Mar. 2025
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When corporations have a bad quarter or face negative macroeconomic forces, many will hold layoffs to reduce headcounts and, if publicly held, placate shareholders and potential investors.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes,
26 Mar. 2025
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That seemed to placate Grant, and then Juliana doubled down.—
Dana Rose Falcone,
People.com,
25 Mar. 2025
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Tibetans content themselves in places where the photograph is banned by worshipping instead Avalokitesvara, the thousand-armed bodhisattva of compassion whose likeness graces Tibetan monasteries.—
Howard W. French,
Foreign Affairs,
20 Apr. 2021
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Timothée Chalamet-starring Oscar contented A Complete Unknown from Searchlight Pictures is holding at no. 8 at 2,010 locations with a $3.1 million weekend.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
26 Jan. 2025
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This year, the airliner, led by CEO Bob Jordan, has tried to increase profits — and appease powerful activist investor Elliott Investment Management — by initiating its first mass layoffs in company history.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
4 Apr. 2025
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Lawsuits brought to appease Trump or punish his enemies are brought for an improper purpose.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 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,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 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
Verb
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Huckleberry Cobbler is a true surprise with a burst of wild berries and comforting spice, weaving together bright sweetness, tart Huckleberry, and rich streusel flavors.—
Amber Love Bond,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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So when Bass and other politicians crow about speedily taking care of one part of reconstituting fire areas, survivors of these and future fires easily see how empty even comforting words can be.—
Thomas Elias,
Mercury News,
1 Apr. 2025
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May the love of God and the peace of the Lord Jesus Christ bless and console us during this time of sorrow - Our Lady of Belen, Pray for Us.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2025
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Jeff noticed Joe’s worried demeanor and, in a Survivor first, gave him permission to leave his tribe’s mat in order to console Eva.—
Brian Anthony Hernandez,
People.com,
27 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Israel has also demanded that Hamas disarm and leave the territory, conditions that were not included in the ceasefire agreement and which Hamas has rejected.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
1 Apr. 2025
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Israel also wants Hamas to give up power, disarm and send its leaders into exile.—
Julia Frankel,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2025
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“Endear (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endear%20%28to%29. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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