1.   As recently as Sunday, Lott said he might seek to modify the measure himself to placate Democratic concerns and pick up an additional vote.

2.   Goldman, in part to placate concerns, recruited Rockefeller, who has been outspoken in his desire to see the new owners keep the landmark intact.

3.   In particular, the commission wanted GE to sell a minority stake in its aviation financing unit to the public to placate concerns about its dominant position.

4.   To placate his concerns, Kelly sent pictures.

5.   Still, the comments did not appear to be enough to placate Kuwaiti concerns.

6.   The comments did not appear to be enough to placate Kuwaiti concerns.