pleasantries
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But besides pleasantries, both measured their words carefully about the cooperation between Ukraine and Russia during the Oleshky truce, and beyond.
From Barron's ● Nov. 3, 2026
Just days later, despite the in-person pleasantries, Maher and Trump soon returned to their old routines.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 31, 2026
After exchanging pleasantries, the two couples departed in separate vehicles to Washington.
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026
The Dodgers’ newest star arrived Sunday and was in the Dodgers’ dugout during the game, exchanging pleasantries with his new teammates and coaches.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 2026
The healer entered the tent murmuring pleasantries, but one sniff of the foul air and a glance at Yezzan zo Qaggaz put an end to that.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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