1
But, to throw a sop to your curiosity, it was a matter of native genius engineered by Providence.
2
Probably there were in France moderate elements strong enough to make it necessary to throw a sop to them.
3
We drew up a list of each other's qualifications to throw a sop to modesty, sent in our applications, and waited.
4
The chairs are worth more-someday they'll fetch twice that; but, really, I must throw a sop to that collector-Cerberuswithin me.
5
Then fate threw a sop to the wearers of the cherry and white.
6
By his visit and his warning he had thrown a sop to his conscience.
7
Certainly he didn't angle for it, and I had no idea of throwing a sop to Providence.
8
"You are throwing a sop to Providence, aren't you?" she asked shrewdly.