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 more than a decade of public feuding and false starts, Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua exchanged pleasantries, traded jokes and even discussed going for a pint at a news conference in London.
From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026
Blume’s introductory pleasantries about how much he valued communicating with the staff were greeted with boos.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 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
After a few more pleasantries and her urging me to convey her respects to my mother, she left.
From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly
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