friendly
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We were friendly with our neighbors for decades, until recently.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 21, 2026
Kremlev’s press office previously told ProPublica that he and Trump Jr. “have a friendly relationship” and that they don’t talk politics.
From Salon ● Sep. 19, 2026
Early European colonists in North America and the indigenous communities they encountered each tried to gain the advantage in meetings friendly and otherwise.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
The former Liverpool boss added: "I can be proud to be German while also being open-minded and diverse, and kind and friendly."
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
“Well, hello,” I heard a low, friendly voice say.
From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan
The lengthy 16-day session will feature friendlies against Peru and Chile in September and against Mexico and Canada during the first week of October.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026
Since the penalty shootout loss in Prague, they have played four friendlies, beating Grenada and Qatar and drawing with North Macedonia and Canada.
From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026
The Reds have won two and lost two of their four friendlies so far - beating Sunderland and Wrexham, but throwing away two-goal leads in defeats by Leeds and Monaco.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
While Lewis-Skelly has started and impressed in pre-season friendlies against Girona and Real Betis, and the player is focused on working hard for his opportunities for in the upcoming campaign.
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026
“Who are the friendlies ahead of us?” he asked.
From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin
“That doesn’t make a home within reach for everyone, but, for people who can afford to buy now, it’s a much friendlier market than it was a few years ago.”
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 10, 2026
Indeed, United did not have a shot on target until the ninth minute of second-half stoppage time, substitute Simi Awujo's goal giving the scoreline a friendlier look.
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026
The Kospi’s recovery this session, led by chip makers, shows that the AI bid is alive, but it is recovering from a heavy drawdown and still depends on a friendlier rates backdrop, the analyst notes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
The fireworks show has faced controversy regarding the famous avians, spawning a Change.org petition to move the festivities farther away or switch to an environmentally friendlier drone show.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 6, 2026
“I do mind your asking,” Mr. Curtain said coldly, but then he collected himself and said in a friendlier tone, “We both know you’ve had similar experiences, do we not, Reynard? For being different?”
From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart
The friendliest U.S. cities, according to World Cup tourists.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026
"I'm telling you it's a shame what everyone thinks about them and everything, man, because they are one of the friendliest dogs that I know."
From BBC ● Feb. 19, 2026
Now it’s Alcaraz who has closed the gap, on Sinner’s friendliest terrain.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2025
Your executive producer on "Watson" said that it would be fun to cast the friendliest man in the world in this role.
From Salon ● Apr. 2, 2025
It made him look like the friendliest giant in the forest.
From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline
