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congenial

[kuhn-jeen-yuhl] / kənˈdʒin jəl /


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But Mr. Ryrie does offer to those readers an interpretation of missions congenial to modern sensitivities.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 2026

Mary Todd Lincoln won’t go down in history as one of the most influential or congenial first ladies.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 11, 2026

I took a job in human resources and I thought that would be a little more congenial, but gradually I started to realize I’m in the wrong place.

From Slate ● Feb. 21, 2026

Earth is a remarkably congenial rock for human beings and other life forms.

From Slate ● Dec. 9, 2025

The lodge was very congenial in a basic and rustic sort of way, with a high ceiling and plenty of room to move around.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson




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