to the satisfaction of (someone)
idiom
: so that someone is happy, pleased, or satisfied
The charge must be proved to the satisfaction of the court.
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And Boom first has to build this plane and test it to the satisfaction of aviation regulators in the US and the EU.
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Rob Pegoraro, PCMAG, 10 Feb. 2025
The completion of the spin-off of SpinCo is subject to the satisfaction of customary conditions, including concluding consultations with works councils in the Netherlands, Belgium, and France, and receipt of approval from Galapagos shareholders.
—Joe Cornell, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
The board of directors, entirely composed of art dealers and gallery owners, is driven by a sense of collegiality and a commitment to the satisfaction of all exhibitors.
—Kissa Castaneda, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
At the moment, Syria’s economic future depends on the ability of the government in Damascus to consolidate control and establish its legitimacy — to the satisfaction of not only its own diverse population but also the United States and allies that have the final word on sanctions.
—Patricia Cohen, New York Times, 21 Dec. 2024
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Rob Pegoraro, PCMAG, 10 Feb. 2025
The completion of the spin-off of SpinCo is subject to the satisfaction of customary conditions, including concluding consultations with works councils in the Netherlands, Belgium, and France, and receipt of approval from Galapagos shareholders.
—Joe Cornell, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
The board of directors, entirely composed of art dealers and gallery owners, is driven by a sense of collegiality and a commitment to the satisfaction of all exhibitors.
—Kissa Castaneda, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
At the moment, Syria’s economic future depends on the ability of the government in Damascus to consolidate control and establish its legitimacy — to the satisfaction of not only its own diverse population but also the United States and allies that have the final word on sanctions.
—Patricia Cohen, New York Times, 21 Dec. 2024
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“To the satisfaction of (someone).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20the%20satisfaction%20of%20%28someone%29. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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