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
After exchanging pleasantries, the two couples departed in separate vehicles to Washington.
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026
After the pleasantries and the pretending are out of the way, we get down to details.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
Together for the better part of four decades, L7 did not faff around with small talk and pleasantries: They took the stage and rocked your face off.
From Salon ● Jul. 21, 2026
You exchanged pleasantries and the key, which he used to let him-self out and then placed back in the bucket for you to pull up with the rope.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
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