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amicable

[am-i-kuh-buhl] / ˈæm ɪ kə bəl /


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A spokesperson from Menzies Aviation said it was disappointed the union had moved towards industrial action and that it hoped an "amicable resolution" could be reached.

From BBC May 21, 2026

While Donald Trump and Xi Jinping were hailing their friendship for the cameras, it was less amicable for the rival Chinese and US security services.

From Barron's May 15, 2026

Paramount announced his departure Wednesday after the two sides negotiated an amicable resolution to the drama.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 8, 2026

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

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




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