1The government's decision to increase funding for education was seen as an attempt to placate the teachers' union, which had been threatening to go on strike.
2In order to placate the investors, the company's CEO agreed to implement a new cost-cutting strategy.
3The diplomat's efforts to placate the warring factions ultimately failed, and the conflict escalated into a full-blown civil war.
4The company's apology was seen as a belated attempt to placate the public, which had been outraged by the scandal.
5The politician's concession speech was designed to placate her supporters, who were disappointed by her loss in the election.