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Recent Examples of conciliation
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.
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Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
Halifax managed to be a senior advisor to both King James and King William, seeking national conciliation.
—David Brooks, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026
That involved no conciliation that threatened the United States in any way.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2026
As part of the three-year conciliation agreement, Louisville Comedy Club will conduct Title VII training for employees and post an equal employment opportunity non-discrimination notice in addition to the monetary damages.
—Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 12 Mar. 2026
How Anthropic's investors lobby Amodei behind the scenes—either pushing for conciliation or urging it to hold firm—could shape the outcome of the standoff.
—Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
Baker School Dean Marianne Wanamaker described the award as an an attempt to honor those who continue to dare to do the essential work that goes into conciliation and compromise.
—Maria Guinnip, Oklahoman, 18 Feb. 2026
But, as had happened so often in the history of brittle regimes, the dictator’s gesture of conciliation was read as desperation.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 11 Jan. 2026
Memphis remained peaceful due in part to the work that began earlier that year when CRS provided conciliation services during a sanitation workers’ strike and met with members of the Black community, religious leaders and gang members to prevent an escalation of violence during the strike.
—Josh Meyer, USA Today, 10 Jan. 2026
Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
Halifax managed to be a senior advisor to both King James and King William, seeking national conciliation.
—David Brooks, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026
That involved no conciliation that threatened the United States in any way.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2026
As part of the three-year conciliation agreement, Louisville Comedy Club will conduct Title VII training for employees and post an equal employment opportunity non-discrimination notice in addition to the monetary damages.
—Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 12 Mar. 2026
How Anthropic's investors lobby Amodei behind the scenes—either pushing for conciliation or urging it to hold firm—could shape the outcome of the standoff.
—Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
Baker School Dean Marianne Wanamaker described the award as an an attempt to honor those who continue to dare to do the essential work that goes into conciliation and compromise.
—Maria Guinnip, Oklahoman, 18 Feb. 2026
But, as had happened so often in the history of brittle regimes, the dictator’s gesture of conciliation was read as desperation.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 11 Jan. 2026
Memphis remained peaceful due in part to the work that began earlier that year when CRS provided conciliation services during a sanitation workers’ strike and met with members of the Black community, religious leaders and gang members to prevent an escalation of violence during the strike.
—Josh Meyer, USA Today, 10 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conciliation
Noun
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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
Noun
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The film is a quiet yearning romance alongside an interrogation of Nazi appeasement, class, and duty.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Apr. 2026
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This time, Trump’s pressure tactics are sparking resistance, not appeasement.—
Daniel DePetris,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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
Noun
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These Allswifit Slip-On Sneakers earned a seal of acceptance from the American Podiatric Medical Association, along with glowing reviews from hairstylists, healthcare workers, and Disney park-goers alike.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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Jimbo is a storyteller and clown with a message of love, tolerance and acceptance.—
Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Conciliation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conciliation. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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