| 单词 | placating |
| 例句 | And it began hurriedly to sing in a very placating way, but rather muffled because it dared not uncurl. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z “As to what I really do,” he said with a placating smile, “I’m a fool because I should like to be in Heaven before I die.” Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z Rachel laid a placating hand on her husband’s sleeve. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z Will raised his hands in a placating gesture. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z Her tone seemed placating; that caught his attention. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? 1968-01-02T00:00:00Z “My appointment was for eleven,” says Salim with a placating smile. American Gods 2011-06-21T00:00:00Z Hazel held up her hand in a placating gesture. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z Walter and I take turns muttering placating things about family and forgiveness, but we both have misgivings. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z “What happened?” he asked, in the placating tone used for a child, as if humoring his wife’s madness would make it go away quickly. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z They sit there until Henry finishes his drink, Alex listening to the placating murmur of Henry talking about different brands of gin, thankful that for once Henry seems happy to carry the conversation alone. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z “I ... I am in your service.. .Cinder made a placating gesture. “You are a tool in my hand,” the shadowed man interrupted gently. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Piper raised her hands in a placating gesture. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z But the professor holds his hands out in a placating gesture. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z Obamacare, by placating the insurance industry, was a quintessential compromise — as was the haggling after the 2008 financial crisis that kept even the most notorious bankers from jail. The Cry of the Centrist: In ‘Tailspin,’ Steven Brill Bemoans a Polarized America 2018-06-05T04:00:00Z Scorsese’s strongest belief is that cinema should be about more than placating fans. Scorsese, De Niro and Pacino on time and ‘The Irishman’ 2019-10-29T04:00:00Z The book’s best line: “That was just a placating bedtime story your mother told you.” Books of The Times: ‘The Good Luck of Right Now’ Is a Story of Cute Misfits 2014-02-10T21:44:43Z Jane has a larger problem to deal with than placating a repentant ex. Bad romance: The problem with "Thor" is that the MCU is better at thunder than love 2022-07-15T04:00:00Z While Bruce has a placating manner, Mr. Whaley has endowed him with a defensive whine that is, well, pretty irritating. | 'Marie and Bruce': There?s Room for Everyone Aboard a Marital Misery Tour 2011-04-06T03:00:05Z Others are intent on placating their political critics. Perspective | What’s a journalist supposed to be now — an activist? A stenographer? You’re asking the wrong question. 2020-06-06T04:00:00Z In Williams' drama, two titanic characters compete for the soul of a third, Stella, Stanley’s pregnant wife and Blanche’s placating sister. Theatrical victory belongs to Blanche in 'Streetcar' opera 2014-05-22T04:00:00Z This isn't the family dynamic that I want: angry dad, placating/nagging mom. Perspective | How do I talk to my husband about his temper? 2020-02-25T05:00:00Z Fortunately, Delvin’s employer is a master at placating local town leaders with happy pictures of “antic burlesque,” while secretly displaying photographs of lynchings for their real patrons. Why write a novel about a race that’s not your own? The case of ‘Ginny Gall’ 2016-02-02T05:00:00Z “I wasn’t placating people by going back to an acoustic sound,” Williams said. Singer Joy Williams gets acting bug after Showtime role 2016-07-26T04:00:00Z But on the day it was delivered, March 4, 1865, with the Union on the brink of victory in the Civil War, Lincoln had trouble placating his own party, much less his political opponents. 24 Tense Hours in Abraham Lincoln’s Life 2020-02-23T05:00:00Z She taught me early in my life to beware of placating or squeezing myself down to please the white gaze. ‘How We Weep for Our Beloved’: Writers and Thinkers Remember Toni Morrison 2019-08-06T04:00:00Z But you dig into the way that our society constructs male entitlement to placating, flattering attention from women. From mansplainers to sexual assaulters, Kate Manne explains how society empowers men to harm women 2020-08-10T04:00:00Z She described one encounter at the meeting of the Group of 20 nations in Osaka in 2019 when Trump seemed intent on placating the Russian leader. Takeaways from Trump aide’s account of chaotic White House 2021-09-29T04:00:00Z The “theory” Sontag is referring to—how Aristotle countered Plato’s idea that art was useless by suggesting that its true utility might be in inciting and placating our emotions—is, of course, limiting. Music to Forget Yourself With 2016-05-24T04:00:00Z By emphasizing that sex is about pleasure—not about proving your manhood or proving your love or placating or manipulating someone—we might help prevent a lot of dysfunctional behavior. 5 things everyone should know about sex and relationships 2014-05-01T10:50:00Z If the title “The Good Wife” weren’t taken, Tracy Thorne could have used it for this sneaky new monologue, in which she plays a well-heeled white woman whose soothing voice is perfect for placating. 10 Monologues That Make Solo Music 2020-10-07T04:00:00Z “I started thinking about music and mind control — happy music being a way of keeping a certain level of peace, placating everyone,” Ms. Walker said. After a Blowup Kara Walker Lets Off Steam in New Orleans 2018-02-21T05:00:00Z “Denise is a good part, with a great back story,” Michael assures her, in the placating tones of a showrunner managing the talent. Review: In Season 2, ‘The Good Place’ Blows Itself Up, Hilariously 2017-09-19T04:00:00Z Princess Carolyn is in the business of placating overgrown, emotionally needy babies, a job that keeps her so busy that she can’t even find the time to name her own adopted child. "BoJack Horseman": Can this dark horse find light at the end of the race? 2019-10-26T04:00:00Z Fortunately, Delvin’s employer is a master at placating local town leaders with happy pictures of “antic burlesque,” while secretly displaying photographs of lynchings for their real patrons. Why write a novel about a race that’s not your own? The case of ‘Ginny Gall’ 2016-02-02T05:00:00Z They don't love that their social status and safety runs through men, and that maintaining both of those things means placating men's often imperious demands. Loretta Lynn's music: That's how the Republican women I grew up with talked (behind men's backs) 2022-10-07T04:00:00Z Only the placating presence of his second wife, Nadira, and perhaps his old legs, seemed to stop him leaving this time. V.S. Naipaul hangs up travel hat after Africa book 2010-10-27T21:07:00Z A melodramatic, self-destructive alcoholic, Agnes is, nonetheless, adored by Shuggie, whose days revolve around her problem — placating her, attempting bootlessly to keep her from drink and creating a ruckus. Review | Ken Follett’s latest epic is among the best audiobooks this month 2020-11-16T05:00:00Z That hostility persists among Obama centrists more concerned with getting results than placating labor. ‘The Teacher Wars,’ Dana Goldstein’s History of Education 2014-08-24T04:00:00Z As the president’s most dedicated servant, Herb is charged with placating Putin by secretly negotiating with Oleg Pishinsky, a Russian oligarch who dispatches his enemies with a nerve agent the CIA calls “Oil of Oleg.” Review | Christopher Buckley’s ‘Make Russia Great Again’ is the Trump satire we’ve been waiting for 2020-07-06T04:00:00Z This is why apologies without action are meaningless—they are not catalysts of change, but rather a means of placating the public so that those in power can continue carrying on as they always have. Philadelphia's deadly MOVE bombing: Why we can't settle for apologies now 2020-08-15T04:00:00Z Her voice begins to rise and her placating demeanor begins to fall away. Hannah Gadsby’s “Nanette”: The stunning Netflix special that made Louis C.K.’s comedy irr... 2018-07-02T04:00:00Z The woman who emerges from this memoir seems much like the young girl she was, a very human mixture of insecure and fearless, thorny and placating, buoyant and depressed. Review: Carrie Brownstein’s ‘Hunger Makes Me a Modern Girl’ 2015-10-28T04:00:00Z This act of censorship is itself highly political, aimed as it is at placating the Chinese government. Noises off: Playing politics can still be seriously dramatic 2010-09-08T15:22:00Z But now international giants, historically deft at placating guests with stately buffets and fine, indeterminately European menus, are joining the fray. Can Food Tours Stray From the Beaten Path Without Ruining the Experience? 2019-03-26T04:00:00Z Midge has started taking a patronizing tone with Joel, talking to him like another one of her kids with whom she has to be patient, placating. "Mrs. Maisel" and the myth of the sacrificial ex-husband 2023-04-29T04:00:00Z Hudson Institute scholar Thomas J. Duesterberg believes placating Mr. Xi will not change China’s behavior that is seeking to challenge American interests worldwide. China state-controlled outlets reveal Xi Jinping’s goals for APEC summit, Biden meeting 2023-11-13T05:00:00Z But he has taken a more placating tone since arriving here, while insisting that he continues to quietly raise the issue without lecturing Indian counterparts about what they consider to be domestic issues. Eric Garcetti finally got his ambassadorship. But he’s not done yet 2023-11-06T05:00:00Z She is supposed to be a loud-mouthed troll, which is the lingua franca of the movement, but also to remember that her role as a woman is to be accommodating, submissive and placating to men. Nancy Mace learns the lesson of Lauren Boebert and Marjorie Taylor Greene: MAGA is not for ladies 2023-11-03T04:00:00Z She says she repeatedly finds herself placating customers who are upset at the high prices. These L.A. strippers won a union. But the dance isn't over 2023-10-05T04:00:00Z The ousted speaker had relied on his skills of working with factions and placating the GOP’s radical flank. Interim House speaker's first order is to boot Nancy Pelosi out of Capitol office 2023-10-04T04:00:00Z The congressman, he said, had long relied on his skills of working with factions and placating the party’s radical flank. News Analysis: McCarthy's once formidable powers of persuasion couldn't stop a humiliating, historic defeat 2023-10-04T04:00:00Z So again, I ask — are we addressing the supportive housing crisis, or are we placating in the name of compassion? How we unwittingly perpetuate homelessness and how to stop the cycle | Op-Ed 2023-09-28T04:00:00Z These guys are placating the right all across this country. A Conversation With Gavin Newsom About the ‘California Effect’ 2023-06-02T04:00:00Z That means any administration must undertake a perilous balancing act of placating an electorate worn down by austerity and now inflation with keeping markets happy. Past austerity haunts Greek election as voters struggle with living costs 2023-05-15T04:00:00Z “This is who the international community has been placating.” Civilian toll rises in Sudan as military, rivals fight for control 2023-04-16T04:00:00Z Yet, Gov. Kelly has repeatedly vetoed this legislation, showing she cares more about placating her party’s far-left activist base than safeguarding her state’s female athletes.” Kansas Legislature overrides Democratic governor to ban biological males from female sports 2023-04-05T04:00:00Z In his view, the numbers were aimed at "placating the United States and to make it appear they are doing something, when clearly they are not." Exclusive: Amid U.S. pressure on fentanyl, Mexico raises drug lab raids data 2023-03-17T04:00:00Z "The White House would be wise to focus less on placating the woke police and focus more on bank failures, planes nearly colliding in mid-air, train derailments, and the continued supply chain crisis," he tweeted. Chasten Buttigieg fires back at Mike Pence for “homophobic joke” about their children 2023-03-14T04:00:00Z Chairman Rupert Murdoch was preoccupied with placating former President Donald Trump and retaining Trumpsters "because, according to the lawsuit, profits were more important than the truth." Former prosecutor says Fox News faces "financial death penalty": The damages could be "astronomical" 2023-03-13T04:00:00Z “The White House would be wise to focus less on placating the woke police and focus more on bank failures, planes nearly colliding in mid-air, train derailments, and the continued supply chain crisis.” White House calls Pence ‘homophobic’ over joke about Buttigieg’s maternity leave 2023-03-13T04:00:00Z And Feinstein often denounced his policies, which included trying to drill for oil off the California coast, implementing a “hateful deportation program” and “placating American Nazis.” Column: Column: Civil Feinstein delivered results but irked ideologues 2023-02-16T05:00:00Z Newly installed as speaker by a slim and fractious majority, McCarthy has one clear priority: Maintaining his hold on power, which means placating his right flank. These 6 GOP leaders will shift Congress on climate Schiff issued a similar letter, stating “there is no basis for his threatened retaliation other than placating the most extreme members of his party.” Democrats defy McCarthy with 2 selections for Intel panel 2023-01-23T05:00:00Z For Mr. Biden, landing an hour away from the capital was a small price to pay for placating a leader whose cooperation — on migration, energy and trade — is more important than ever. After Rocky Start, Biden Builds Rapport With Mexico’s President 2023-01-10T05:00:00Z Analysts said Moscow’s claim of a retaliatory attack was likely aimed at placating anger among some Russians over Makiivka. Ukraine rejects Russia’s claim of a deadly strike on troops in the east. 2023-01-09T05:00:00Z Senate leaders ultimately worked out an arrangement to permit several amendment votes on the policy, known as Title 42 — placating Lee, even though his gambit failed, while allowing lawmakers to finalize the bill hours later. Senate approves $1.7 trillion omnibus bill to fund government 2022-12-22T05:00:00Z Respecting Anderson Lee Aldrich’s request to be referenced with they/them pronouns does not amount to placating someone accused of a heinous act, nonbinary people and advocates say. EXPLAINER: Pronouns, nonbinary people and the Club Q attack 2022-12-07T05:00:00Z As Gérard Araud, France’s former ambassador to the United States, recently said on Twitter, Mr. Macron focused on placating the president “because Trump is the most powerful guy on earth.” Biden and Macron: A Bond Built on a Birthday Wish, Ice Cream and 30 Phone Calls 2022-12-01T05:00:00Z Qatari rulers treaded the tightrope between placating its conservative citizens and tribes and shoring up soft power as a major global player. Culture clash? Conservative Qatar preps for World Cup party 2022-11-16T05:00:00Z The election authority, in a gesture apparently aimed at placating the president, allowed for armed forces’ unprecedented participation. Brazil armed forces’ report on election finds no fraud 2022-11-09T05:00:00Z I’m not a fan of placating the insecure — but that’s not the same as showing that you come in peace. Advice | Getting a young, paternalistic colleague to back off 2022-11-03T04:00:00Z Onboard, Captain Martin was up against a nearly impossible task — placating an exhausted, downtrodden crew working hard to keep the badly leaking boat afloat, all while attempting to do his job: catching and killing whales. How centuries-old whaling logs are filling gaps in our climate knowledge 2022-11-03T04:00:00Z “Having elections within a year is ambitious and obviously unlikely to happen, but I think that condition is in there as a way of placating Sadr,” said Mr. Jiyad. Iraqi Parliament Approves New Government After a Yearlong Delay 2022-10-27T04:00:00Z While district-level officials were punished as a means of placating public anger, Li was not known to have addressed the difficulties of adhering closely to Xi’s hardline “zero-COVID” policy. A look at the 7 men slated to lead China’s Communist Party 2022-10-22T04:00:00Z I don't know what the Republican Party stands for now, other than placating Trump. Trump "will be convicted of multiple felonies": George Conway on the bumpy road ahead 2022-10-03T04:00:00Z Political watchers say holding a state funeral for Abe is an attempt by Kishida to stabilize his grip on power by placating ruling Liberal Democratic Party lawmakers belonging to Abe’s conservative political faction. Kishida opens diplomacy rush as Japan preps divisive funeral 2022-09-26T04:00:00Z “If the BLM based its decisions on science and not placating the meat industry that wants wild horses to go extinct, the agency would keep its hands off wild horses.” Biggest US holding pen planned for wild horses faces suit 2022-08-17T04:00:00Z On the other are those like Freddy Lim, who believe placating China has failed and that the only answer is for Taiwan to have a stronger defence. China-Taiwan: Why young people in Taiwan are learning to fight 2022-08-02T04:00:00Z So, yes, a lot of thievery going on by NHL cities, followed by a whole bunch of placating. Here’s why Seattle fans may not want to root for Colorado in the Stanley Cup Final 2022-06-21T04:00:00Z I don't know what the Republican Party stands for now, other than placating Trump and opposing anything that the Democrats do just for the sake of opposing them. Trump "will be convicted of multiple felonies": George Conway on the bumpy road ahead 2022-10-03T04:00:00Z Political scientist Jayadeva Uyangoda said Wickremesinghe faced a balancing act to meet the demands of the protesters and Sri Lanka’s international creditors, while placating the ruling party with an agenda that Basil would accept. Brothers at odds, but ruling family still holds key to Sri Lanka's future 2022-06-08T04:00:00Z Mr. Molina has been criticized for placating the correction unions, a charge both he and labor leaders dispute. He’s In Charge of Fixing Rikers Island. His Plan Is Due in 11 Days. 2022-05-07T04:00:00Z Storylines revolve around wooing advertisers, streamlining distribution and placating puritanical politicians. Review | ‘Minx,’ about the launch of a feminist porn magazine, is surprisingly timid on both feminism and porn 2022-03-17T04:00:00Z For a generation, placating the Kremlin without applying the tools of hard power became standard operating procedure. Opinion | How NATO and the West can up their game on Ukraine — right now 2022-02-28T05:00:00Z The company, which is based in San Francisco, faces challenges, such as placating activist investors and calming an agitated Congress about its power, divisiveness and potential to censor free speech. Who Is Parag Agrawal, Twitter’s New C.E.O.? 2021-11-29T05:00:00Z Mr. de Klerk argued that he faced the difficult balancing act of placating hard-liners inside his cabinet and ruling party, while making adequate compromises to keep Mandela and the activists at the table. F.W. de Klerk, South Africa’s last apartheid president and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, dies at 85 2021-11-11T05:00:00Z But to take advantage of such a climate Tuesday, Republicans in Virginia — and New Jersey, to some extent — followed a strategy that relied on placating Trump’s base while avoiding Trump and his brand of politics. In Virginia, GOP finds new playbook — not easily replicated 2021-11-02T04:00:00Z As mentioned above, the rules don’t apply to “a company that owns and operates a theme park or entertainment complex,” placating media conglomerates like Disney. Judge blocks Florida’s social media law 2021-06-30T04:00:00Z By Monday, it was liberal Democrats who were getting placating calls from senior White House officials, who sought to ease any concerns about Biden’s infrastructure ambitions and explain what the president meant in his remarks. Biden tries to move beyond flubbed rollout of infrastructure deal 2021-06-28T04:00:00Z But in Washington, Democratic leaders are now plainly more focused on heading off attacks from the right than placating the activist left. Staving Off G.O.P. Attacks, Democrats Show New Urgency on Crime 2021-06-23T04:00:00Z That requires placating Republicans who hate Cheney and believe the election was stolen from Trump. Cheney or Stefanik? Tradition or Trump? 2 congresswomen personify Republicans' choice 2021-05-06T04:00:00Z On Wednesday, more than 600 demonstrators were released, a rare conciliatory gesture by the military that appeared aimed at placating the protest movement. UK, US impose sanctions targeting Myanmar military business 2021-03-25T04:00:00Z Hundreds of people imprisoned for demonstrating against last month’s coup in Myanmar were released Wednesday, a rare conciliatory gesture by the military that appeared aimed at placating the protest movement. World Digest: March 24, 2021 2021-03-24T04:00:00Z Cuba has called the Trump decision a politically motivated move aimed at placating Cuban-American exiles and sabotaging efforts to improve relations. U.S. terrorism sponsor listing further complicates Cuba banking 2021-03-18T04:00:00Z Much of the time Acho seemed to walking a tightrope, asking mostly surface questions about the controversy while also placating fans more interested in the show’s fairy-tale formula . 'The Bachelor's' uncomfortable silences speak volumes in emotional special 2021-03-16T04:00:00Z It's a mistake to see this task as placating the progressive wing of the Democratic Party. Robert Reich: Joe Biden’s biggest challenge is avoiding "back to normal" 2020-12-19T05:00:00Z Mr. Darmanin has also moved on to a task his predecessor failed at, placating the police in the country with the highest security agent-to-citizen ratio in Europe. As France Shifts Right, a Hard-Line Minister Proves Indispensable to Macron 2020-12-12T05:00:00Z It's a mistake to see this challenge as placating the progressive wing of the Democratic Party. The dangerous seduction of "going back to normal" 2020-12-01T05:00:00Z Congressional Republicans are also largely placating Trump and his false claims of victory because of political considerations, a senior Republican congressional aide said. Trump insists he’ll win, but aides say he has no real plan to overturn results and talks of 2024 run 2020-11-11T05:00:00Z Some argued that Barr's message was mostly about placating Trump, and they noted that the investigations can only be carried out if there a "apparently-credible allegations" that could impact the outcome of a federal election. Trump's coup attempt is very real — luckily there are several gaping holes in the plan 2020-11-10T05:00:00Z While your partner is talking, use so-called “backchannel cues” to convey that you’re listening: small encouragements such as the instantly placating “I see,” “yes,” or “OK.” Become a Better Listener. Your Family Will Thank You. 2020-10-19T04:00:00Z For elected officials like Blumenfield, Carter’s attention and efforts help accomplish two goals: getting people without a home the help they need and placating residents who are frustrated by the encampments. Chaos, confusion as judge pushes plan to clear homeless camps from near freeways 2020-10-23T04:00:00Z Biegun’s remarks about respecting India’s strategic autonomy were seen as placating India’s concerns about forging direct strategic alliances in an attempt not to upset rising China. Top US diplomat in India calls China ‘elephant in the room’ 2020-10-12T04:00:00Z New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, among others, claimed the CDC is placating Trump by discouraging tests. The CDC’s testing guidance will make the pandemic worse 2020-08-29T04:00:00Z During the second night of the Republican National Convention on Tuesday, some speakers took on a more placating tone. In Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, Some Cracks Emerge in the Pro-Trump Wall 2020-08-27T04:00:00Z Apple operates the App Store in China without government licenses and local partners, but it’s having to walk an increasingly difficult line between placating Chinese officials and not triggering a backlash back home. Platforms successfully stopped a lame COVID conspiracy video from going viral 2020-08-19T04:00:00Z “It is a waste of resources to do comprehensive cleanups based on these zones, rather than need, in the interest of placating the community,” Myers said. L.A. to resume major cleanups near shelters. Critics say it puts homeless people at risk 2020-07-29T04:00:00Z I lifted my avatar’s hands in a placating gesture, forcing a lopsided smile to my face. What you do for a friend 2020-07-21T04:00:00Z Perhaps instead of placating a loud minority of residents with counterproductive political defunding gestures, D.C. Opinion | High-crime neighborhoods need police reform, not police defunding 2020-07-14T04:00:00Z No more placating egos, no more chasing commercial expectations. Brandy: ‘Music is my therapy. I don’t know what life would be without it’ 2020-07-14T04:00:00Z Sports teams began placating the mob by embracing kneeling during the national anthem. Marxist mobs sweep into cities, call for defunding of police, tear down statues and create havoc 2020-07-08T04:00:00Z He said that placating the kingdom was even more important for the Trump administration, which has made America’s relationship with the royal family a cornerstone of its foreign policy. Late Action on Virus Prompts Fears Over Safety of U.S. Diplomats in Saudi Arabia 2020-07-01T04:00:00Z But history teaches us that these committees, diversity initiatives, and task forces are alibis for inaction and placating dissenting voices. Get police out of schools — including university campuses 2020-06-29T04:00:00Z Radical change will not result with the acquiescence of passive progressives and the placating politics of patience and incrementalism. To be Black is to suffer perpetual wounds. Here's how you can make a difference 2020-06-09T04:00:00Z It would be a very small step towards placating those still angry with what they think of as football rushing ahead, putting financial imperatives ahead of the greater good. Bundesliga puts its reputation on the line with return in late May | Andy Brassell 2020-05-06T04:00:00Z So Mr. Abbott, rather than drive a stake down, has focused his energies where he often does: placating all sides. Can You Lead in a Pandemic Without Picking Sides? Greg Abbott Is Trying 2020-04-04T04:00:00Z While Democrats are mostly united in opposing E-Verify, Republicans are faced with the political task of placating the governor while trying to minimize the anger among business groups who consider E-Verify overly burdensome. Florida lawmakers face budget hurdles in final sprint 2020-03-07T05:00:00Z "The one thing they care about and the only thing is placating the psychotic rage and hypocrisy and double standard because they hate Donald Trump." Hannity: This Trump decision likely saved 'thousands and thousands of Americans' from contracting coronavirus 2020-03-02T05:00:00Z Contemporary feminism, these women contend, denigrates their sex by aiming for "sameness" rather than equality with men, a way of “placating the patriarchy,” according to Herndon-De la Rosa. As March for Life kicks off, pro-life women are fighting to redefine female 'empowerment' 2020-01-23T05:00:00Z However, he believes candidates "pushing this socialist, progressive agenda" are "placating and just saying whatever they think the crowd wants to hear." New Hampshire governor on competitive Democratic primary: 'Grab the popcorn' 2020-01-18T05:00:00Z Both also stressed that Trump appreciates the nonkinetic nature of sanctions, placating a commander in chief at once leery of foreign entanglements but eager for grand displays of power. Trump uses sanctions as a favorite form of retribution — against friend and foe alike 2020-01-08T05:00:00Z This arrangement ensured uninhibited trade across the border, helping to render it virtually invisible and placating many Irish nationalists with circumstances they deemed acceptable if not ideal. Will Brexit Bring the Troubles Back to Northern Ireland? 2019-12-30T05:00:00Z Four days after those demonstrations broke out, Chilean President Sebastián Piñera announced a package of economic measures aimed at placating the movement, though protests continue. Perspective | Five myths about protest movements 2019-12-12T05:00:00Z “They’re placating a mob that will never be satisfied & undermining the foundation of the Internet economy,” Mr. Duncan wrote on Twitter. Google to Limit Targeting of Political Ads 2019-11-20T05:00:00Z Thailand fended off being colonized by placating the neighboring colonial powers, Britain and France, with territorial and economic concessions. Tolerant Thailand to welcome pope, but martyrs tale haunts 2019-11-17T05:00:00Z Scorsese’s strongest belief is that cinema should be about more than placating fans. Scorsese, De Niro and Pacino on time and ‘The Irishman’ 2019-10-29T04:00:00Z Koofi suspects the Taliban of disingenuously placating American anxieties about betraying Afghan women, and worries that the appeasement act will come to an unceremonious end if the U.S. disengages from Afghanistan. The Shattered Afghan Dream of Peace 2019-10-21T04:00:00Z Trump’s poor decision-making and his unfathomable placating of Putin, along with chaotic staff upheavals, are very worrisome. Editorials from around New York 2019-10-16T04:00:00Z Those policies won Morales broad support among the poor while placating the country’s conservative business groups. As Amazon burns, fires in next-door Bolivia also wreak Havoc 2019-08-25T04:00:00Z On the other hand, companies risk going too far in placating China. China Pressures Business Over Hong Kong. Workers Get Caught in the Middle. 2019-08-18T04:00:00Z There are significant birthdays that need marking, cantankerous relatives who need placating. Where would you eat if you didn't have long to live? 2019-08-15T04:00:00Z The two of them worked on flattering and placating me, instead of addressing my concerns about her obvious prejudices. My Librarian Boss Hates Science and Public Services. Help! 2019-08-08T04:00:00Z But Johnson’s picks for the top table pointed to a decision to assemble an ideologically coherent top team, rather than placating fretful remainers. Boris Johnson takes his revenge and sacks over half the cabinet 2019-07-24T04:00:00Z He aimed for a balance in his approach to labor policy that would satisfy the White House — while also placating union leaders and Democrats on Capitol Hill. Acosta’s measured approach was an uncomfortable fit in Trump administration 2019-07-12T04:00:00Z Lam deflected questions about resigning and denied that the decision to suspend the bill was aimed at placating Hong Kong residents on the eve of another mass protest planned for Sunday. Hong Kong leader delays unpopular extradition bill, but activists want more 2019-06-15T04:00:00Z They are burdened with racial issues and sexual misconduct allegations, amid cultural undertones of losing the Civil War but still placating plantation life. Terry McAuliffe and the Democrats’ 2020 strategy 2019-04-18T04:00:00Z He always finds an excuse to use "affectionate" body language, extracting a placating smile or giggle before he finally backs off. Joe Biden's handsy behavior creates a problem for Democrats: Is he really the "safe" choice? 2019-04-01T04:00:00Z MBS took a small step toward placating critics Thursday when the kingdom announced it had freed three female human rights activists from prison while they await trial. Opinion | How the mysteries of Khashoggi’s murder have rocked the U.S.-Saudi partnership 2019-03-29T04:00:00Z Mr Coveney added that the government's position was "about placating a group in the Conservative Party who are insisting on moving the prime minister away from her own policies". Ireland 'won't compromise peace process' 2019-02-24T05:00:00Z Alexandra sighed and leaned back in her chair, looking as if she were about to say something placating. An AI video game moderator goes rogue in "Machine of Loving Grace" 2019-02-13T05:00:00Z Mr. O’Brien repeated his case, then dropped the placating approach. Fighting Brexit, One Caller and 100,000 YouTube Clicks at a Time 2019-02-07T05:00:00Z I'm sure he also feels affection for men, but either he doesn't want to touch them that way or he knows that men are far less likely to react with a placating smile. Joe Biden's handsy behavior creates a problem for Democrats: Is he really the "safe" choice? 2019-04-01T04:00:00Z Trump faces a countering demand of his own, placating former supporters who saw the border wall as a stand-in for more security and those who want his promise delivered. Trump voters now blame him for the government shutdown 2019-01-20T05:00:00Z Of course, May’s drawing of those red lines was itself the fruit of another choice, a political decision that her best hope lay with placating the hardest Brexiteers in her party. After this staggering defeat for May, our country is left lost and adrift | Jonathan Freedland 2019-01-15T05:00:00Z By placating the far right on immigration, embracing his instincts on foreign policy and unnerving investors with his trade wars and policy gyrations, Mr. Trump is elevating the nativist and noninterventionist elements of his party. Trump Policy Gyrations Threaten Fragile Republican Coalition 2018-12-22T05:00:00Z The move displeased police union officials, who said it amounted to placating activists by second-guessing officers who have done nothing wrong. How Phoenix Explains a Rise in Police Violence: It’s the Civilians’ Fault 2018-12-10T05:00:00Z There's a temptation, in the face of the anti-feminist backlash that led to Trump, to give in to that, just like a woman who offers the creepy uncle a placating giggle so he'll back off. Joe Biden's handsy behavior creates a problem for Democrats: Is he really the "safe" choice? 2019-04-01T04:00:00Z For more than half an hour, Xi hit placating notes — and then steely ones. Xi tells the world China will boost imports, while swiping at Trump’s ‘law of the jungle’ 2018-11-05T05:00:00Z The authorities are trying to tread a balance between placating the US and giving a green light to travel to potential future caravans, our correspondent adds. Mexico makes offer to caravan migrants 2018-10-26T04:00:00Z As he grapples with carbon pricing, Trudeau is also engaged in a delicate task of placating his environmental supporters over frustrations that oil development is detrimental to emissions reductions. Canada: Trudeau on back foot as frustration builds over PM's climate strategy 2018-10-10T04:00:00Z They are defending 10 seats in states Trump won, forcing many of their candidates to strike a tricky balance between placating conservative voters and appealing to party loyalists. ‘I am listening to you’: Manchin under pressure as the lone Democratic holdout on Kavanaugh 2018-10-04T04:00:00Z Yet he’s found himself often placating conservatives and creating endless controversies around whether accounts like those of conspiracy theorist Alex Jones and his Infowars network get to stay on the platform. Trump says Amazon, Facebook, and Google represent a ‘very antitrust situation’ 2018-08-30T04:00:00Z But the abiding impression was of a hedged prime minister who was consistently placating conservative opponents who would never be appeased. A PM felled by revolts and revenge 2018-08-24T04:00:00Z From military strikes to placating Iran through arms sales and cash payments, U.S. presidents have employed force, diplomacy and persuasion. Special Report: America's unending hostage crisis with Iran 2018-08-01T04:00:00Z He is, however, placating Alex Jones' base in the hopes of currying votes this November. Ted Cruz defends Alex Jones as social media platforms suspend the conspiracy theorist 2018-07-28T04:00:00Z For months, Trump has been “antagonizing our friends and placating those who clearly wish us ill.” The Trump Administration Struggles to Defend Its Unruly Foreign Policy 2018-07-26T04:00:00Z “We are antagonizing our friends and placating those who clearly wish us ill,” Mr. Corker said. Pompeo Defends Trump With ‘Proof’ of Administration’s Actions vs. Russia 2018-07-25T04:00:00Z Trump is "antagonizing our friends and placating those who clearly wish us ill," Corker said, calling the Helsinki summit "perhaps the most troubling example of this troubling reality." Mike Pompeo scrambles to clean up after Trump in Senate hearing 2018-07-25T04:00:00Z She tried placating him by opening the box and handing him the unopened bag. Where there’s a will, is there a wage? 2018-07-22T04:00:00Z “For the moment, it seems Jack Dorsey is much more interested in placating conservative users, who’ve long claimed the platform is biased against them.” Univision’s Splinter News under fire for doxing Stephen Miller 2018-06-21T04:00:00Z Still, he said the president’s dramatic reversal on separating children won’t solve anything: “I see that as placating people.” Trump supporters steadfast despite the immigration uproar 2018-06-20T04:00:00Z Still, he said the president’s dramatic reversal on separating children won’t solve anything: “I see that as placating people.” Trump supporters steadfast despite the immigration uproar 2018-06-20T04:00:00Z The bizarre offer indicates Kim is eager to convey a placating message to Trump, whose love of fast food is well-documented. N. Korea may not denuclearize, but may open fast-food joint to appease Trump 2018-05-29T04:00:00Z Leverkuhn’s special assignment to Rolls signals the importance Boeing is placing on containing the disruption to its marquee jetliner — and placating airline customers as the crucial summer travel season approaches. Boeing sends exec to help Rolls-Royce fix 787 engine woes 2018-05-25T04:00:00Z Many legislators are forced to choose between placating constituents angry over years of education cuts and conservative supporters who want smaller government and low taxes. Teacher protests put Republicans on the spot in red states 2018-04-03T04:00:00Z Diplomats say the Vatican’s low profile in Taiwan for four decades has been aimed at placating Beijing, which still sees Taiwan and its sacred territory. As Vatican and China talk, Taiwan looks on nervously 2018-03-25T04:00:00Z In some cases, companies’ responses have unleashed an online backlash as heated as the initial social-media firestorm—a reminder to companies that in placating one consumer group, it’s easy to alienate another. CEOs Choose Sides on Gun Control at Their Own Risk 2018-03-01T05:00:00Z The Ghani administration, he charged, is more concerned with placating its Western backers and consolidating power than addressing public concerns. Afghans, fearing more insurgent violence, feel abandoned by struggling government 2018-02-09T05:00:00Z As Roamies arrived and departed, even in the week I was there, the social texture shifted in subtle and compelling ways, placating any incipient boredom: It was always changing and remaining the same. When You’re a ‘Digital Nomad,’ the World Is Your Office 2018-02-08T05:00:00Z Instead, GOP defense hawks worried about lagging readiness, training and weapons procurement are carrying the day, even if it means placating Democrats with spending elsewhere. Era of trillion-dollar budget deficits is making a comeback 2018-02-04T05:00:00Z “President Trump’s rhetoric about immigrants was rife with the politics of division, targeted squarely at placating the extreme right of his party,” Mr. Markey said. Reaction splits along party lines 2018-01-30T05:00:00Z YouTube is now at a crossroads, analysts say, torn between harnessing the power of its dedicated army of creators and placating the risk-averse advertisers needed in ever-greater numbers to make the platform profitable. YouTube changed its ad rules to appease advertisers. YouTubers say they're the ones paying for it 2018-01-26T05:00:00Z Suddenly, the small office staff turned its focus away from making money to placating a government regulator. When Picking Apples on a Farm With 5,000 Rules, Watch Out for the Ladders 2017-12-27T05:00:00Z Before Christmas, Corbyn and his closest allies were understood to be keen to avoid placating ardent remain voters at the expense of Brexit backers in core Labour seats. Labour voters could abandon party over Brexit stance, poll finds 2017-12-27T05:00:00Z Violent people doing violent things thanks to unfettered access to guns is a gun issue and this country needs to address it instead of offering useless "thoughts and prayers" and placating the NRA. Air Force Error Allowed Texas Gunman to Buy Weapons 2017-11-06T05:00:00Z For example, the EU diplomatic offensive succeeded, for a while, in placating the smuggling hub of Sabratha in western Libya. Libyan path to Europe turns into dead end for desperate migrants 2017-10-30T04:00:00Z Imagine a league that doesn’t treat activism like a threat, painting over the shouts for change with flimsy public relations initiatives in hopes of placating fans and advertisers. Why this could be the NBA's most important season ever 2017-10-20T04:00:00Z Mr. Cochran’s health could determine whether another seat may soon be up for grabs, placating Mr. McDaniel or perhaps laying the groundwork for another intraparty fight. Mississippi Senator’s Health Woes Narrow Republican Majority 2017-10-16T04:00:00Z Women in such relationships eventually realize that there is no placating an abuser, Drake said. What Dirty John reveals about domestic abuse 2017-10-11T04:00:00Z Today’s parties are accustomed to placating their radical elements with gestures and dog-whistles. Opinion | Liberals and conservatives must stand together against the extremes 2017-09-01T04:00:00Z For Discovery, sealing the deal this time around meant placating the Scripps family, which controls roughly 92 percent of the broadcaster’s voting stock and which votes as a group. Discovery to Buy Scripps, Owner of Food Network, in $11.9 Billion Deal 2017-07-31T04:00:00Z The placating codependent fantasizes that the narcissist will be the real hero he or she yearns for. 5 sensible things to do instead of obsessing about, and enabling Trump’s narcissism 2017-06-24T04:00:00Z In the current discontent, Mr. Berger is similarly walking a fine line between playing a leadership role during the president’s overhaul drive, and placating members of his own union wary of radical change. In French Labor Overhaul, Union Leader Offers a Way to a Compromise 2017-06-20T04:00:00Z Democrats are completely focused on placating their frothing, left-wing, anti-Trump base — and the American heartland thinks these people are insane. Opinion | The past 100 days have been a disaster — for Democrats 2017-05-01T04:00:00Z Instead, we are infantilizing students, appeasing and placating them, condemning them to a life uncertain. Political correctness continues to run amok 2017-04-19T04:00:00Z “The President appears to be placating China to get them to help with the threat of North Korea in return for ignoring China’s economic attacks on the United States,” USW Leo Gerard wrote. How Trump supporters feel about his surprise China flip-flop 2017-04-13T04:00:00Z Panera founder and CEO Ron Shaich said a deal with JAB will allow the company to focus on growth rather than placating shareholders. What do Panera and Krispy Kreme have in common? 2017-04-05T04:00:00Z As a businessman, he looks at getting things done, not placating all the special-interest groups. Give Trump a chance: a man of action 2017-01-30T05:00:00Z With Reince Priebus as his chief of staff, Trump is placating and controlling his own party, now ruling both sides of Capitol Hill. What do Bannon and Priebus tell us about Trump's coming reign? | Richard Wolffe 2016-11-14T05:00:00Z The wars may also serve as a distraction, perhaps placating hard-liners at a time when ideological red lines are being crossed and events once thought impossible — like buying American planes — are now taking place regularly. For Iran, Exerting Force While Making Nice Is Part of the Plan 2016-10-25T04:00:00Z Succeed and you gain control of new territory, placating sympathetic underbosses and increasing your income to buy better weapons and gear. Review: 'Mafia 3' Squanders One of the Year's Best Stories on Stale Gameplay 2016-10-12T04:00:00Z Instead, the comments by Mrs. May and Ms. Rudd suggested that controlling immigration would be a higher priority than placating bankers. Theresa May, British Premier, Urges Conservatives to Claim ‘New Center Ground’ 2016-10-05T04:00:00Z Hillary Clinton seems intent on placating her Hispanic supporters, many of whom surely support family preferences for immigrating legally to the United States. The wrong immigration debate 2016-09-25T04:00:00Z Why do you think that is — is it just placating filmmaker and celebrity egos? New Film4 chief Daniel Battsek on Amazon, Nate Parker and his Miramax past 2016-09-07T04:00:00Z “We are disappointed at the DCCC’s placating response to our demand to value all Black life. Black communities deserve to be heard, not handled,” Black Lives Matter said in a statement issued Wednesday. Black Lives Matter rips Democrats for leaked memo on how to pacify activists 2016-09-01T04:00:00Z It leads to more demands, ever bigger budgets and, in an enabling cycle, more placating. Bloated police station with everything pleases no one 2016-08-16T04:00:00Z It does, however, pay a lot - too much - attention to placating “Ghostbusters” fans with the familiar showdowns and iconography of the original two films. Review: ‘Ghostbusters’ takes aim at misogyny and scores 2016-07-11T04:00:00Z Analysts suggested the crackdown was also likely aimed at placating international concerns about security in the country. Questions rise over Bangladesh jailing 11,600 in crackdown 2016-06-17T04:00:00Z The challenge for Mrs. Clinton will be placating the Sanders bloc and avoiding an unsightly spat, without committing to changes that undermine her own agenda. What Hillary Clinton’s To-Do List Might Look Like Now 2016-06-10T04:00:00Z He has been a key player in placating anxious Republicans on Capitol Hill. Trump chair Paul Manafort: 'mercenary' lobbyist and valuable asset 2016-05-31T04:00:00Z The irony of adding all the placating amenities is that a frugal, old-fashioned police station probably wouldn’t have morphed into such a palatial symbol of oppression, as this building has. Bloated police station with everything pleases no one 2016-08-16T04:00:00Z They are placating creditors, whose demands at times seem insatiable, and citizens, whose shock is never far away. For sale: Greek islands, hotels and historic sites 2016-05-30T04:00:00Z The other is placating U.S. demands for progress on democracy and human rights without threatening the ruling party’s grip on power, he said. U.S. Could Lift Arms Embargo on Vietnam Amid China Tensions 2016-05-19T04:00:00Z The other is placating U.S. demands for progress on democracy and human rights without threatening the ruling party's grip on power, he said. US could lift arms embargo on Vietnam amid China tensions 2016-05-19T04:00:00Z It is a delicate balance for Roberts as he tries to find a consistent source of offensive production while placating the various members of his roster. Dave Roberts writes yet another lineup for Dodgers 2016-05-16T04:00:00Z Despite the state’s efforts at placating them, many parents and educators are still angry about the tests. Opt-Out Pressures Open Rift Between New York Education Officials 2016-03-24T04:00:00Z But comparing the two companies to brides that both need placating is a sexist way of describing those relationships. ULA executive compares two of the company's business partners to 'two brides' 2016-03-16T04:00:00Z Is there any prospect for the GOP to thread the needle of placating both the Trump-ites and swing voters? The Main Event 2016-03-04T05:00:00Z But the proposal isn’t placating rooftop solar companies, many of which laid off workers and quit their Nevada sales operations as a result of the rate hike. Regulators vote to phase in solar rate hike more slowly 2016-02-12T05:00:00Z It’s in Google’s best interests to be cooperative, and even to spend a bit of money placating the UK Chancellor, if it helps to ward off more severe measures. Google’s UK tax deal is a joke at our expense 2016-01-25T05:00:00Z And many businessmen, even those who usually advocate placating the central government in the interests of political stability, think that extrajudicial rendition would cross a red line. Two-systems failure 2016-01-14T05:00:00Z Democrats denounced the vote as a waste of time aimed at placating GOP base voters riled up by Donald Trump and the unruly Republican presidential race. House vote to send health law repeal to Obama for first time 2016-01-06T05:00:00Z It is also about the geopolitics of placating Putin. The unseemly energy deal between Germany and Russia 2016-01-01T05:00:00Z Some of this is the result of successfully placating the members Boehner used to refer to as “knuckleheads.” Speaker Ryan catching breaks Boehner never did 2015-12-17T05:00:00Z However, their data comparing the views of more than 100 super-wealthy Chicagoans and the general public leads to unmistakable conclusions about the presence of an American soft fascism placating today’s wealthy. 8 ways the super rich make life miserable for the rest of us 2015-12-03T05:00:00Z Actually, it’s yet another example of the California Public Employees’ Retirement System placating labor unions at the risk of taxpayers and the pension fund’s security. California Editorial Roundup 2015-11-25T05:00:00Z Clinton, however, seemed less concerned with placating the Saudis and Gulf Arab states. Hillary Clinton lays out differences with Obama, GOP on fighting Islamic State 2015-11-19T05:00:00Z Some Arab states may themselves still be reluctant to commit ground troops while they focus on priorities like the war in Yemen and placating Sinai. Despite huge misgivings and bad history, IS may ultimately force West to consider invasion 2015-11-16T05:00:00Z On Wednesday, by secret ballot, House Republicans settled on Ryan as their best hope for placating a few dozen conservative firebrands without alienating the bulk of more-establishment members. Pomp and politics: How the House plans to change power from Boehner to Ryan 2015-10-28T04:00:00Z But let’s not forget a point we kicked around in July: it’s slowly dawning on Dems that as the NRA becomes more extreme, there’s no placating the group. 2016 Dems take the gun debate in a new direction 2015-10-15T04:00:00Z If you are in liberal circles, you see Obama placating autocratic leaders even more. America’s Fading Footprint in the Middle East 2015-10-09T04:00:00Z This is a strategy aimed at placating anti-abortion senators, including Texas’ Ted Cruz, who want to force the government to run out of money until funding for Planned Parenthood is stripped out of the budget. Editorials from around New England 2015-09-26T04:00:00Z And with that said, why risk alienating the target demographic for the sake of placating those presumably disinterested in your film from the get-go? Making A 'Stonewall' Film About A White Guy Is Like Making A PG-13 'Expendables 3' 2015-08-10T04:00:00Z Much of his time was spent nudging executives for bribes that were late, or placating politicians asking variations of “Where’s my money?” Petrobras Oil Scandal Leaves Brazilians Lamenting a Lost Dream 2015-08-07T04:00:00Z Let’s focus on this last point for a moment – and the question of what role the RNC plays in placating Trump. The Sound of Republican Music: How Do You Solve A Problem Like The Donald? 2015-07-23T04:00:00Z Netanyahu says that Iran "does not hide its intentions" and warned the world against placating it. Israel's Netanyahu says world 'caving' into Iran even as it continues its belligerent ways 2015-07-12T04:00:00Z Peck worked on the 2012 bid, which proposed holding events from Baltimore to Richmond as a way of placating political needs. Why the Olympics Washington didn’t win could still transform the city 2015-06-12T04:00:00Z At the time, Hezbollah offered an alternative to Arab rulers placating the United States. Lebanon and the Start of Iran and Saudi Arabia’s Proxy War 2015-05-26T04:00:00Z The Democrat is a former geologist and fracking supporter who has orchestrated a series of regulatory moves aimed at placating the anti-fracking movement without choking off the state’s oil and gas boom. Obama fracking rules anger environmentalists who want ban on federal land drilling 2015-03-22T04:00:00Z Republicans will raise the government’s borrowing limit without threatening a default, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell guaranteed Sunday, placating the markets but potentially surrendering the party’s leverage as Congress gears up for another debt showdown. Mitch McConnell vows to raise debt limit without threatening shutdown or default 2015-03-08T05:00:00Z By Tuesday, weeks of drama had left Boehner with few, if any, viable procedural options to keep the agency open while also placating conservatives who wanted the funding bill to block Obama's executive actions. House breaks impasse, passes security funding without provisions 2015-03-03T05:00:00Z By Tuesday, weeks of drama had left Boehner with few - if any - viable procedural options to keep the agency open while also placating conservatives who wanted the funding bill to block Obama's executive actions. House breaks impasse, passes security funding without provisions 2015-03-03T05:00:00Z This fatalist approach is the complete opposite of his placating 2011 congressional speech about evacuating settlements and achieving a historic peace. Netanyahu Has Rejected a Two-State Solution 2015-02-26T05:00:00Z The Obama administration’s action appeared to be aimed as much at placating Congress as at confronting China. China Defends Trade Policies After U.S. Files Case at W.T.O. 2015-02-12T05:00:00Z Yet instead of placating angry Hungarians, the government’s retreat—the first of any significance since its most recent landslide election victory in April 2014—seems to have galvanised them. Viktor goes to war 2014-12-30T05:00:00Z Her workshop provides a close reading of the scripture, she said, so that she’s “not just placating them, and not just comforting them,” she said. Pastor diversifying at Midlands church 2014-12-14T05:00:00Z The point is to thread a ridiculous needle – preventing a shutdown, placating angry, right-wing House members, and approving a measure acceptable to a Democratic-led Senate. House GOP still stumbling towards a shutdown 2014-12-03T05:00:00Z The company — whose payouts may have been placating shareholders who were tired of a tech stock that has done little for several years — still has $52.1 billion in cash. Cisco’s Income Falls, but Quarterly Revenue Sets a Record 2014-11-12T05:00:00Z They see him more as a man preternaturally obsessed with his political survival — “a no-vision small-timer,” as Goldberg puts it, whose primary focus is placating his right-wing political coalition. “He’s a chickens**t”: Obama administration officials unload on Benjamin Netanyahu 2014-10-28T04:00:00Z When the state turns down money to help that effort, it looks like the governor is just paying lip service to renewable energy advocates while secretly placating the big utilities. Recent editorials published in Iowa newspapers 2014-07-28T04:00:00Z The second is responding, “Sue him instead!” as an apparent attempt at placating Republican extremists. House GOP too busy for impeachment? 2014-07-16T04:00:00Z “But it seems the president’s only interest is placating his environmental base in an election year,” Terry said in a statement. Nebraska court’s schedule on pipeline suit takes heat off Obama until after elections Victorians don’t want to spend a billion dollars on nothing more than placating misinformed public opinion, inflamed by misleading editorials such as that in The Seattle Times. Victoria Sewage: Big response from B.C. residents taking issue with Seattle Times editorial 2014-06-12T04:00:00Z However, it is possible that some form of Japanese government-sponsored compensation, even a token, is the only acceptable means of placating Seoul. Step 1 of the Asia Rebalance: Mediate Japan and Korea 2014-06-03T04:00:00Z They know you’re not going to stay home, so why bother placating you in the first place? Hollywood Doesn't Care About "Fanboy" Approval 2014-05-26T04:00:00Z TIM Brasil's new owners would then break the company up, placating the Brazilian regulator. Board overhaul lets Telecom Italia CEO focus on strategy 2014-04-10T11:00:40Z But a new Scottish study looking at dental care suggests that placating words might only increase a child's anxiety. Nurses' reassurances may not help kids' stress: study 2013-12-19T21:24:57Z Yet in the long run Mr Tusk may benefit from a more unified party, as he is at present obliged to spend a lot of his time placating his right wing. Poland’s government: The seven-year itch 2013-07-25T14:59:46Z His duties ranged from placating American Indian protesters at historic Wounded Knee in South Dakota to recruiting a new director for the National Endowment for the Arts. Leonard Garment, Nixon Lawyer and Watergate Figure, Dies at 89 2013-07-15T21:00:21Z Qatar also need not worry about placating or managing an angry Shia population as the Saudis or Bahrainis do. Gulf states at odds over Syria war 2013-07-01T15:11:49Z Obama said he is willing to work with Republicans, who currently control the House, but accused them of "obstructionism" and "an interest only in scoring political points or placating a base." Obama says Democrats could win back U.S. House in 2014 2013-05-30T02:45:12Z Obama’s numbers only climbed after he dropped his placating stance, crusaded for a jobs bill and developed a new populist tone. Bad ideas that just won’t die 2013-04-01T11:45:00Z Sadly, despite her pleasant, sometimes placating tone, Sandberg has unleashed the anger, resentment and envy she tried so hard to duck – and the book isn’t even out until March 12. Trashing Sheryl Sandberg 2013-03-02T17:00:00Z It was nice to see that Obama giving Clinton a tough and high-profile job wasn’t merely placating or co-opting a rival. That Obama-Clinton chemistry 2013-01-28T04:49:00Z That process may be “placating urban fence-sitters,” Emile Hokayem, an analyst with the International Institute for Strategic Studies, wrote in Foreign Policy recently. Syrian Opposition Finds Hearts and Minds Are Elusive 2013-01-16T02:29:34Z Harper has to ensure Canada can attract hundreds of billions of dollars in foreign investments for the energy patch while placating his Conservative caucus, where suspicion of China is widespread. Analysis : Canada takes hard line on natural resources, no matter the cost 2012-10-20T18:48:17Z That sense of awe and flattery you’re feeling may be signals that the troops are not celebrating your capacity but rather placating your ego. Will They Tell You You're Naked? 2012-10-19T12:40:03Z Andrew P., New York City The bag policy was aimed at reducing congestion at the finish line and, I suspect, placating the neighbors near the park. On the Run Blog: Answers to Readers' Questions About Wittenberg and the Marathon 2012-10-15T18:52:26Z The high-wire act of placating international lenders while keeping social unrest at bay will be tested as never before when Merkel, the German chancellor, flies into Athens next Tuesday. Greek PM: society will disintegrate without urgent financial aid 2012-10-05T16:42:09Z Softening the deadline would ease pressure on Europe's politicians to come to an agreement acceptable to the companies while placating U.S. and UK fears of political interference. Deadline latest weapon in EADS-BAE merger talks 2012-09-28T05:30:57Z Mohamed Morsi, Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood president, walking a fine line between placating his angry Islamic constituency and preserving his ties with the United States, condemned Tuesday's violence and the offending film that sparked the protests. IHT Rendezvous: Protests Stir Fears for Arab Spring 2012-09-13T13:30:01Z But it doesn’t need him as CEO, placating investors in a collared shirt. Is It Time for Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg to Step Aside as CEO? 2012-08-01T15:00:27Z “If we learn nothing else from the Arab movement, we should learn not to focus solely on placating these kinds of leaders,” he explains. Obama’s Challenge in Egypt 2012-05-27T08:45:00Z While his latest comments appear to be aimed at placating Germans who are increasingly anxious about the Greek situation, they are likely to reopen old wounds with Athens. No German money for Greek ''bottomless pit'': minister 2012-05-26T13:48:29Z Mr. Rushdie criticized Mr. Khan’s attempts to present himself as the face of moderate Pakistan, while placating Pakistan’s mullah and armies, to hearty applause from the audience. India Ink: In Delhi, Rushdie Issues a Battle Cry 2012-03-18T08:11:09Z After Russell, Dewitt C. Moon; a man with an unusual genius for placating labor and getting the very best results out of it. The Story of the Rome, Watertown, and Ogdensburg RailRoad 2012-03-02T03:00:07.920Z Each time, she scared me, and so I always answered in a humbled and placating way, as if to try to soothe her.” City Room: Stalked by Warhol's Attacker After Helping Introduce Her to the Public 2012-02-24T19:37:58Z “I’ve never seen such a splurging of good will, and every day smiling ministers are mingling with the crowds, taking a placating tone rather than an aggressive one.” Singapore Slashes Officials' Salaries 2012-01-23T18:55:26Z With a vague idea of placating both sides of what might become a family rupture, the woman suggested in a milder tone than usual: "I mout 'a' done a sight wusser, too, Newt." The Code of the Mountains 2012-01-07T03:00:15.050Z Lagarde wants to tap the new-found wealth of Brazil and Mexico to beef up the fund’s resources to contain the debt crisis, while placating their demands for a larger say at the institution. IMF’s Lagarde Seeks Latin America Help in ‘Historic About-Turn’ 2011-11-28T09:13:46Z Now he faces the added challenge of placating fuming protesters who consider any participation treachery. Egyptian Straddles Line of Revolution and Electoral Change 2011-11-28T02:57:15Z “Their past record suggests their main interest is just about buying time and placating external criticism rather than a newfound commitment to dialogue and solving the crisis,” Phillips said in a telephone interview late yesterday. Syria Presses Crackdown After Agreeing to Arab League Plan 2011-11-04T12:13:02Z “Their past record suggests their main interest is just about buying time and placating external criticism rather than a new-found commitment to dialogue and solving the crisis,” Phillips said in a telephone interview late yesterday. Syria Forces Press On With Crackdown After Arab League Accord 2011-11-04T03:29:43Z The Syrian government’s “past record suggests their main interest is just about buying time and placating external criticism rather than a newfound commitment to dialogue and solving the crisis,” Phillips said. Syria Forces Kill 16 in Clashes Day After Arab League Accord 2011-11-03T16:52:06Z Syria’s “past record suggests their main interest is just about buying time and placating external criticism rather than a new found commitment to dialogue and solving the crisis,” Phillips said. Syria Forces Kill Six in Clash Day After Arab League Accord 2011-11-03T12:30:01Z Caught between placating that mood and fearing who might win, Mr. Elelaimy urges people to vote, but to return immediately to Tahrir. Egyptian Straddles Line of Revolution and Electoral Change 2011-11-28T02:57:15Z Libya experts abroad saw the leader’s foray as a political effort aimed at placating newly influential Islamists. Libyan Leader?s Remark Favoring Polygamy Stirs Anger 2011-10-29T18:50:20Z Like previous successful establishment candidates, he is placating the party base. Republican Insurgent Love a Myth, Romney Shows: Ramesh Ponnuru 2011-10-11T00:22:02Z On issues ranging from taxes to and Social Security and immigration, the rhetoric is often directed at placating conservatives. Letter From Washington: Obama's Best Weapon: The Republicans 2011-10-03T10:40:27Z On issues ranging from taxes to Medicare and Social Security and immigration, the rhetoric often is directed at placating conservatives. Republican Purity Test May Be Obama’s Top Asset: Albert R. Hunt 2011-10-02T15:23:01Z He sought to reassure Palestinians he was not abandoning his pledge to help them end Israeli occupation and achieve eventual statehood while also placating any Israeli concerns about Washington's commitment to their security. Obama seeks to ease doubts on global leadership 2011-09-22T01:16:11Z “Without rapid political developments capable of placating an angry public, the situation in the capital risks escalating further.” Yemeni President, Saudi King Meet as Dozens Die in Yemen Clashes 2011-09-19T16:58:55Z "Ah, never, my rosebud," cried Monsieur Bonticu, with a placating smile. The Sin of Monsieur Pettipon and other humorous tales 2011-09-17T02:00:25.067Z It involves eradicating what they describe as the most militant elements of the opposition while placating others with political reforms. Europe, U.S. See Syria Stalemate 2011-09-15T23:38:24Z He was replaced in a July 17 reshuffle aimed at placating protesters demanding faster change after the toppling of former President Hosni Mubarak, who is due in court tomorrow on corruption charges. IMF’s ‘Harsh’ Legacy Blocks Mideast Loans After Egypt U-Turn 2011-08-02T13:05:21Z The investment she had made had been planned with a view toward placating her father. Marjorie Dean, College Senior 2011-08-01T02:00:12.720Z Subsequent simplifications went some way towards placating campaigners. Facebook sorry over tags launch 2011-06-08T11:58:45Z Sadly I fear that their feeble attempts at placating a raging number of vehicle drivers and hauliers is doomed to failure. As it happened: Budget 2011 2011-03-23T10:39:06Z Entrepreneurship isn’t exactly blooming on the peninsula, so the king is also placating the populace the old-fashioned way, with money. Saudi Arabia Must Keep Pumping Oil to Buy Stability: Peter Coy 2011-03-03T14:04:37Z Mrs. Joe, herself, could find occasion to evince commendation of the expected efforts of Miss Claghorn, and, while placating that lady, could emphasize her own Protestantism. Mr. Claghorn's Daughter 2011-03-03T03:00:53.083Z He knew only one way of placating them—by paying some of the dead boys' relations a heavy indemnity, and immediately began a consultation with five Solomon islanders who came from the same island. A Modern Buccaneer 2011-03-02T03:00:23.990Z "We think they were playing a game of geopolitical game of placating governments." Obama administration joins critics of U.S. nonprofit that oversees Internet 2011-02-28T19:12:01Z The move may go some way towards placating the critics. Charity battle 2011-02-22T01:41:03Z There's a sense that, with the Mariners facing a difficult task in placating fans during what looks to be a difficult 2011 rebuilding year, bringing Griffey back can help from a community relations standpoint. Ken Griffey Jr. returns to Mariners as a special consultant 2011-02-16T02:04:26Z And while both focused on Obama and the Democrats, both speeches were equally aimed at each other: Ryan in placating the Tea Party and the Tea Party in holding him and the establishment accountable. The GOP's Two-Headed SOTU Response 2011-01-26T15:25:00Z I have no doubt, however, that Mr. Lincoln succeeded in placating his irascible friend, and I know that in the bloody scenes which followed Col. The Spy of the Rebellion Being a True History of the Spy System of the United States Army during the Late Rebellion, 2011-01-17T03:00:42.913Z They hope that placating the Treasury by ensuring there is no flagrant growth – good old Guernsey discretion – will save their blossoming offshore fulfilment industry. The hidden cost of online shopping 2010-12-08T18:03:00Z The first involves placating regulators, who fret that it may be abusing its considerable power. The internet: How long will Google's magic last? 2010-12-02T11:05:00Z In this future, there will be detective games in which players verbally interrogate computer-controlled characters – who themselves respond differently to an aggressive tone or placating physical gestures. 3D games enter a new generation 2010-09-18T23:04:00Z The very public airing of grievances has clearly rattled China's leaders, who have made an equally well broadcast show of placating foreign investors in recent days. Foreign Businesses Say China's Regulations Shut Them Out 2010-09-16T19:00:00Z Although he is seen as a liberal figure, he has been criticized for frequently placating hard-line groups intent on implementing conservative measures, including elements of Shariah in some regions. From Hiding, Indonesian Defends Free Expression 2010-09-03T17:00:00Z But the moratorium never translated into a formal amendment of the penal code, and human rights observes complained that Shahroudi was only placating global public opinion. Iran's Death by Stoning Controversy: A Debate Over Image? 2010-07-09T23:50:00Z Earlier, Sarkozy said France would enshrine in its constitution a commitment to cut the country's budget deficit. a move aimed at reassuring markets and placating Berlin. Germany, France pledge unity as markets falter 2010-05-21T01:28:00Z Once installed, the client, no matter how reluctant, has little choice but to make Washington’s demands his top priority, investing his slender political resources in placating foreign envoys. America and the Dictators: From Diem to Karzai 2010-04-15T20:16:00Z Thankfully for Lennon, a response arrived within 60 seconds, thereby placating any sense of open revolt in the stands. Celtic 2-1 Motherwell 2010-04-13T21:02:00Z Initially the Obama administration sought to play down Karzai's comments saying they were aimed at placating his domestic audience. U.S. suggests Karzai meeting with Obama in jeopardy 2010-04-06T21:57:00Z The differences in the anti-abortion language in the two versions are largely about semantics and placating those who see this issue in theological terms or as a vehicle to raise money. 2010-01-10T15:50:00Z In 1852 England, in placating mood, yielded the local control of the Orange Free State and the Transvaal Republic. A Short History of England, Ireland and Scotland When she spoke her voice suggested a placating of this stranger who was her son. The Guarded Heights The manager was short-handed and anxious to find some means of placating so important a man as Sir Charles Custance, and, at the same time, retaining Bindle's services. Bindle Some Chapters in the Life of Joseph Bindle Their whole attitude of life was one of dodging the cruel blows of an unseen hand; of placating some fierce god who could not love, but might be bribed not to destroy. The Spanish Pioneers After sufficient time had elapsed, then Grandall would manage to use that money, meanwhile placating Chip's father, supposedly by bribes. The Auto Boys' Mystery Then a placating, if anxious, smile spread over his face and his mouth worked rapidly, too much so for Mel to read any words. All In The Mind Blinking his eyes rapidly, for they closed like the shutter of a camera, he made a placating gesture with both huge furry hands. Freudian Slip I tried the time-honoured ruses for placating the young. Captain Macedoine's Daughter As he talked, in a half-whine that was meant to be placating, Simon suddenly became a more interested spectator. The Plow-Woman “Don’t let’s talk about that now,” she said in a soft, placating voice. The Bandbox The old man’s voice sounded at her elbow, faltering, placating. The Missourian Her father was engaged in placating Dusty Rhodes and in explaining their agreement to the rest, and she still felt surprised that she had ever consented to accompany so desperate a ruffian. Wunpost I owe every one an apology," she began with a fugitive, placating smile, "for all this inconvenience and nonsense--as it must seem. Nobody He had made rapid progress in his profession and had won the esteem of Julius Savine; but he felt uncertain as to how far he had succeeded in placating Miss Savine. Thurston of Orchard Valley "I have told you my gold shipment was late getting from Marseilles to Ostia," said Charles in a placating tone. The Saracen: The Holy War He succeeded in placating the wrath of the Marquis of Caylus. The Duke's Motto A Melodrama Theories that derive it from the cult 252of some particular deity or regard it as primarily a day for placating a supernatural Power996 may be set aside. Introduction to the History of Religions Handbooks on the History of Religions, Volume IV He rebelled vehemently against the lenient treatment accorded to Ujinori's son after their father's death, and the shogun had difficulty in placating him. A History of the Japanese People From the Earliest Times to the End of the Meiji Era The idea of placating a manlike God for offences committed against his dignity has been a concomitant of this perception, even a hindrance to it, but it has never wholly obscured the truth itself. The New Theology Withal he gave me never excuse of ending him or placating him, but shifted upon me the burden of choosing time and spot. Desert Dust Instead of responding in kind to my placating overtures, the attitude of the whiskered man became more threatening than ever. Fibble, D.D. Gieger might have averted the threatening clash with a judicious use of soft, placating speech. 'Firebrand' Trevison "Sam's not home very much," she said in a placating voice. The Putnam Tradition "It was just a thought, sir," he said, being as placating as he dared, and controlling his rising fury. The Planet Strappers It was blunt and insulting query, but Bradish did not have the courage to resent it; he had too much need of placating this despot. Blow The Man Down A Romance Of The Coast - 1916 The stupid lump stood firmly in the doorway, an uncertain, placating smile on its lips, a pup cradled in the slender arms. The Short Life Her wits were alert, sharpened by the hideous necessity of placating this amazing creature she dared not openly flout. The Heart of Unaga And in spite of his objections to placating Laramie a decision very unpalatable to him was reached. Laramie Holds the Range This passed, and he started to smile in a placating manner. Stairway to the Stars But each searcher into the dim and dangerous future has, of course, individual methods—some shuffling seven times and some ten, and so forth, and all intent upon placating the elfish goddess, Caprice. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 150, January 19, 1916 Under these circumstances, he temporized and gave only half-hearted attention to the task of placating the Directory. Union and Democracy Allan took it calmly, made a placating remark or two, and lapsed into a friendly silence. The Long Roll Sorely he needed the sane advice of Colonel House, who would doubtless have found ways of placating the opposition. Woodrow Wilson and the World War A Chronicle of Our Own Times. "Shall I recite you something?" was her mild and seemingly placating suggestion, "just to see if it is real poetry?" The Tyranny of Weakness But couldn't you curve your back just a bit—and possibly assume a more placating expression? Gambler's World It is unlucky to name the fairies, here as elsewhere, except by such placating titles as "Good Neighbors" or "Men of Peace." The Book of Hallowe'en My clients were soon grumbling, but Woodruff handled them well, placating them with excuses that soothed their annoyance to discontented silence. The Plum Tree Arrived there, you learn that the Commanding Officer is out, placating with the assistance of the Brigade interpreter the wrath of the village hunchback, a portion of whose wood-stack was reported missing last night. The Story of the 2/4th Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry In this manner, man passed from the stage of contending against the spirits to one of placating them. The Necessity of Atheism Why, certainly," responded Jepson, still speaking very clearly, and assuming his most placating smile, "I'd be glad to have you check up. Rimrock Jones Quite forgetting this trifle of treachery, the too-hasty plotter had sought the duke's stronghold with the hope of placating him with well-concocted lies and a smooth tongue. Historical Tales, Vol. 6 (of 15) The Romance of Reality. French. She must find some other way of placating him. The Colonel's Dream And Mollie, heartily ashamed of herself, succeeded in placating the Little Captain only after having apologized most abjectly. The Outdoor Girls in the Saddle Or, The Girl Miner of Gold Run As he responded, with a voice hardly genial but placating, Milburn lifted his ancient and formidable hat, and in an instant seemed to come a century nearer to his neighbors. The Entailed Hat Or, Patty Cannon's Times Mrs. Fortescue had never in her life been at the end of her resources for placating men. Betty at Fort Blizzard Bob Flick spoke for the first time, his slow, soft voice was placating and yet it was evident that his sympathies were with Gallito. The Black Pearl It occurs to me that he's just keeping me distracted, using a highly evolved skill for placating psychopaths through small talk so that they don't thrash while he's knitting their bodies back together. Eastern Standard Tribe In came Schmetz the gardener, raving, gesticulating, and after him old Uncle Adam, stepping delicately, and with a placating smile on his wrinkled countenance. A Woman Named Smith He was charged with placating their interests to win them to his political fortunes. Children of the Market Place No doubt he found plenty of employment for his sunny ways in placating his disappointed colleagues. Laurier: A Study in Canadian Politics Now, Pearl," his tone was still placating, "for your own sake and for the sake of your future, I am not willing that you should miss this great offer which Sweeney has made you. The Black Pearl Instead of placating them, by which means only, a good performance was possible as things went at that time, he overrode their wishes and would make no concessions whether in large or in small matters. Beethoven "Well, I wanted to come, anyway," said Larry, with a placating grin. Mount Music The herder was submissive and placating, and permitted Happy Jack to appropriate the conventional garb of a male human, the while coffee and bacon were maddening his hunger with their tantalizing odor. The Happy Family The young men were forced to give way, and, not too proud to cast glances of placating nature at Homer, they fell from their places and walked to the benches around the hall. Scattergood Baines For the sake of placating Omnipotence let it be deemed a theft, and even a mean theft, entailing dire consequences on a weak old woman! The Price of Love We study, as he studied, the problem of governing his servants, placating the Indians, and making enough fur to satisfy that inexorable Board of Directors back in London whose motto is "Skin for skin." The New North Let the Party explain why, among their political duties, they neglected the duty of placating Ulster in their proper persons. The Insurrection in Dublin She hated him because he was a hypocrite, because he was always placating and temporizing. Ladies Must Live "It's a beautiful late Monday morn, Hilda," she said in the hope that from placating words and prevarications the noxious mood would disperse and vanish into air like smoke. Tokyo to Tijuana: Gabriele Departing America Unless the government takes some definite step toward placating organized labor, the whole standing army will not be sufficient to keep the peace. Starr, of the Desert And he smiled in a humble and placating way. O. Henry Memorial Award Prize Stories of 1919 He succeeded in placating the Chickasaws, and got from them a formal cession of the Chickasaw Bluffs, which was a direct blow at the American pretensions. The Winning of the West, Volume 4 Louisiana and the Northwest, 1791-1807 Their earliest books, the Vedas, require them not to abandon their family customs and Krishna then cites as an ancient practice the custom of placating the spirits of the forests and hills. The Loves of Krishna in Indian Painting and Poetry "Still, Niafer, it is eminently necessary for us to be placating the Philistines in all respects, in this delicate matter of your having a baby." Figures of Earth The next moment she remembered how patient her mother had always been with her daft kinswoman and seeing tears in the blurred old eyes, went to put placating arms about the other's neck. The Bent Twig Good Indian asked her, trying so hard to keep a placating note out of his voice that he made himself sound apologetic. Good Indian Besides, in this case, he had been having multitudinous troubles of his own, which could be ended only by his employer's placating of the offended kleptomaniac. Within the Law The two friends, in their bitter struggle, heard these words, and heard how the people were talking of reconciling the two sisters; but they had no success in placating the elder one. Four Arthurian Romances The dreadful prince of the seven madnesses obeyed her, with a placating smile. Figures of Earth There, there!" the mother said, and, as if feeling the need of placating this harsh judge, continued gently: "Cora isn't strong, Hedrick, and she does have a hard time. The Flirt But the point is that placating such people requires an effort that I'm simply unwilling to make…. The Beautiful and Damned He had come, as a last hope of placating the new Kaiser, to ask the Empress to use what influence she could on his behalf with her son. A Writer's Recollections — Volume 2 With one final twinge of doubt—the task of placating this surly dog was anything but inviting—the American strode to the boat and climbed in, taking the stern seat. The Black Bag She smoothed the top of his head with a placating hand and went back to her seat. Treasure and Trouble Therewith A Tale of California But it wouldn't hurt Isabel and Eugene, if they never heard of it; and if they did hear of it, then they could take their choice between placating gossip or living for their own happiness. The Magnificent Ambersons A small, slim, anxious man, she found him; always fidgeting, always placating some one, but never without a covert sneer. Gallantry Dizain des Fetes Galantes Agathemer," he went on, "has left no stone unturned to find some means for placating both clans and for reconciling you with both. Andivius Hedulio Adventures of a Roman Nobleman in the Days of the Empire Now that Jean's might was no more, the bearer of the croix de guerre stepped forward and in a mild placating voice endeavoured to soothe the victim of his injustice. The Enormous Room In the eighteenth century poets seem not to have been averse to placating their enemies by publishing their attendance upon the appointed means of grace. The Poet's Poet : essays on the character and mission of the poet as interpreted in English verse of the last one hundred and fifty years Mrs. Bowen did not respond to the question of placating and punishing her protégée with sustained interest. Indian Summer It now appeared that realization of the number of the invaders was breeding in the Belgians a placating spirit. Paths of Glory Impressions of War Written at and Near the Front Though dogs persist in barking at the moon, the moon's business is not to answer the dogs or to waste strength placating them, but simply to shine. It Can Be Done Poems of Inspiration But beyond the natural religion, which is a passion for oneness with the Whole, all formalized religions engraft the element of fear, and teach the necessity of placating a Supreme Being. Love, Life & Work Being a Book of Opinions Reasonably Good-Natured Concerning How to Attain the Highest Happiness for One's Self with the Least Possible Harm to Others The Convention Parliament was adjourned on September 13th, before any settlement was reached, and leaving any placating of the Presbyterians as unpopular as ever. Life of Edward Earl of Clarendon — Volume 02 She was so popular in that "distressful country" when, by frequent visits, she testified an interest in it, and her gentle, motherly presence might have had a more placating influence than any "Coercion bill." Queen Victoria, her girlhood and womanhood It has nothing to do with placating or propitiating the Goddess. The Unwilling Vestal I laid my cigar on the window-ledge; chased my flighty thoughts a moment, then said in a placating manner: "I—I have come to see Mr. Daly." Following the Equator, Part 5 Wherever plottings, schemings and doubtful methods of life are employed, a ruler is necessary; and there, too, religion, with its idea of placating God has a firm hold. Love, Life & Work Being a Book of Opinions Reasonably Good-Natured Concerning How to Attain the Highest Happiness for One's Self with the Least Possible Harm to Others But her words, instead of placating the black woman, only added to her fury. The Ne'er-Do-Well "What the blazes else could I do?" blustered Milo—though under the bluster ran a thread of placating timidity. Black Caesar's Clan : a Florida Mystery Story His martial spirit was with Heritage, but his prudence did not sleep, and he suddenly saw a way of placating both. Huntingtower It made itself apparent in countless foolish little ways; in countless little means of placating his daughter—a favorite book, a song, a new saddle. Garrison's Finish : a romance of the race course His father had recognized the business value of placating the narrow tyranny of the respectable well-to-do religious community, and had become a conscious hypocrite and a popular citizen. The Argonauts of North Liberty "And I say, lie low and keep dark until they show their hand," added Winslow, who had no relish for an indiscriminate scrimmage, and had his own ideas of placating their captors. The Crusade of the Excelsior This stroke of business was due to Mrs. Mulrady, as a means of mollifying the conscientious scruples of her husband and of placating the Alvarados, in view of some remote contingency. A Millionaire of Rough-and-Ready Far from placating the gloomy Jim, this seemed only to awake his suspicions. A Waif of the Plains "My son only expressed a very natural thought, mademoiselle," said Madame du Gua, who had her own reasons for placating the stranger. The Chouans His voice, when he spoke again, was not ironical, as it had been; it was placating. Rowdy of the Cross L |
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