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amicable

[am-i-kuh-buhl] / ˈæm ɪ kə bəl /


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No one knows which course Syria under Ahmed al-Sharaa will choose, but for the first time in a half-century its government appears to want amicable relations with the U.S. and Israel.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Though Anderson’s relationship with the billionaire has turned sour, it began as an amicable partnership more than three decades ago.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

Bisha has abandoned her hopes of an amicable settlement with the government and launched a legal fight against "Diella" earlier this month.

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

Polydor later said the "decision to part ways" had been "amicable and mutual".

From BBC • Jan. 21, 2026

Then Bull rushed toward Virgil and grabbed him in a violent but amicable bearhug and walked around the office with him.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy