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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What’s less clear is why and how the film cannot move forward to the satisfaction of its creatives. Matt Donnelly, Variety, 7 Feb. 2025 And Boom first has to build this plane and test it to the satisfaction of aviation regulators in the US and the EU. 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 See All Example Sentences for to the satisfaction of (someone)

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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 27 Feb. 2025.

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