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as in mitigation
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as in conciliation
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Recent Examples of appeasement
Chamberlain had a long career in public service, but his name will forever be tarnished in the annals of history and remembered for one thing — appeasement.
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Bobby Zirkin, Baltimore Sun, 8 Mar. 2026
The lesson of history is that appeasement and hope are not a strategy against a bloodthirsty tyrant.
—U.s. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, Hartford Courant, 28 Feb. 2026
Not appeasement or escalation, but pragmatic alignment where trust is still possible.
—Mark Minevich, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
These examples are powerful reminders that in the face of divide-and-conquer, appeasement does not work.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 29 Jan. 2026
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Bobby Zirkin, Baltimore Sun, 8 Mar. 2026
The lesson of history is that appeasement and hope are not a strategy against a bloodthirsty tyrant.
—U.s. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, Hartford Courant, 28 Feb. 2026
Not appeasement or escalation, but pragmatic alignment where trust is still possible.
—Mark Minevich, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
These examples are powerful reminders that in the face of divide-and-conquer, appeasement does not work.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 29 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appeasement
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Sound mitigation measures — including berms and acoustic treatment — would be incorporated to control noise levels, and exterior lighting would be shielded and directed downward to prevent glare or spillover into surrounding properties.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
30 Apr. 2026
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Individual distributors provide useful mitigation guidance, as does the post by Schrijvershof linked above.—
Scharon Harding,
ArsTechnica,
30 Apr. 2026
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The hospital said the EEOC did not approach conciliation in good faith and demanded excessive financial penalties, according to the September response for Kotan’s case.—
Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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Halifax managed to be a senior advisor to both King James and King William, seeking national conciliation.—
David Brooks,
The Atlantic,
25 Mar. 2026
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But like most good things, it's best consumed in moderation.—
Gavin Escott,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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However, dark chocolate is high in sugar and calories, so it should be eaten in moderation as an occasional treat.—
Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
29 Apr. 2026
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The Republican House leader backed down after Senate GOP leaders agreed to quickly move forward with the reconciliation bill.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Schmidt says the bill is both simplified and complicated by last summer’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the budget reconciliation legislation that funded about 85 percent of the programs that affect national food-nutrition and ag policy.—
Andrew McKean,
Outdoor Life,
30 Apr. 2026
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According to Gary’s 2025 Public Safety Report, the city’s homicide rate is its lowest since 1970, and fatal shootings decreased from 133 incidents in 2024 to 101 in 2025, which is a 24% decrease.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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The decrease in students also means a decrease in state funding for next school year.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Apr. 2026
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But as the sexist and racist nature of the MAGA machine has gained mainstream acquiescence if not acceptance, the need to keep up the appearance of diversity is less and less.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Apr. 2026
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Moss’ dour expression, over-relied upon for silent exposition throughout six seasons, conveys terror in the here and now, as well as for a future where fear is replaced by acquiescence.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
2 Apr. 2026
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Chinese diplomats and the foreign ministry say that their outreach in the region is aimed at building friendship and assisting countries with poverty alleviation, agricultural and economic development, and law and order.—
Didi Kirsten Tatlow,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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Lillian Wald, the founder of public health nursing, was also a champion of women’s suffrage, poverty alleviation, and racial equality.—
Patrick Smith,
STAT,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Appeasement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appeasement. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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