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amicable

[am-i-kuh-buhl] / ˈæm ɪ kə bəl /


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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

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

Navigating a separation is hard no matter how amicable the breakup is.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 9, 2026

The federal government is also pledging to provide funding of up to 20m francs in addition to facilitating talks between the victims, officials and insurers to reach amicable compensation agreements, Jans said.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 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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