humoring

Since I believe in humoring people, it says so in the US Constitution:

The Volokh Conspiracy » Taking the Washington Post to School 2010

Since I believe in humoring people, it says so in the US Constitution:

The Volokh Conspiracy » Taking the Washington Post to School 2010

If for nothing else than for the wisdom he showed in humoring John Kennedy Toole's mother and actually reading, then publishing, the yellowed manuscript she planted on his desk at LSU.

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G.M. is 'humoring' Gwen, whose delight and range of emotions is shown in face and body.

A few moments of theory, and many minutes of pure arousal. Elizabeth McClung 2009

G.M. is 'humoring' Gwen, whose delight and range of emotions is shown in face and body.

Archive 2009-02-01 Elizabeth McClung 2009

She had begun by "humoring" the delirious man; but now she found his delirium taking a course which was excessively embarrassing.

The American Baron James De Mille

You always address me by my proper title of Madam, and without the touch of irony which others indulge in when 'humoring' me, as they call it!

The Hidden Hand 1888

You always address me by my proper title of Madam, and without the touch of irony which others indulge in when 'humoring' me, as they call it!

Capitola's Peril A Sequel to 'The Hidden Hand' Emma Dorothy Eliza Nevitte Southworth 1859

I will not be discussing this with you anymore, bluesky; I prefer to discuss with people who don't mistake engaging in reasoned discussing to be "humoring" someone.

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"humoring" Phoebe's madness, with its implied subterfuges and equivocations.

The Panchronicon Harold Steele MacKaye 1897