cordial
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The older brother and I are cordial to each other.
From MarketWatch β Oct. 6, 2026
One of the FBI men told Colin that he was just hoping “to facilitate a cordial conversation.”
From The Wall Street Journal β Oct. 2, 2026
The German reputation for being cautious and meticulous in diplomatic matters is well deserved, and the three previous national governments have had relatively cordial relations with Russia.
From Salon β Sep. 7, 2026
The statement from the Brazilian presidency said the conversation between Trump and Lula lasted an hour and 20 minutes and "took place in a friendly and cordial tone."
From Barron's β Aug. 21, 2026
Whenever I went out, I heard on all sides cordial salutations, and was welcomed with friendly smiles.
From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte BrontΓ«
Lately, it's offered a wider range of sparkling drinks and cordials.
From BBC β Feb. 3, 2026
Homemade syrups, cordials and infusions are prepped ahead of time.
From Salon β Sep. 18, 2024
Now combined into a single storefront, the current retail space retains raffish details of its liquor-store days, including a retro red-and-blue neon sign and period gilt window lettering advertising cognacs and cordials.
From Seattle Times β Aug. 28, 2022
John McDonnell, a former Seagram executive, recalls how the company’s Leroux cordials brand churned out flavor after flavor.
From The Wall Street Journal β Nov. 18, 2016
Having put the unfortunate monarch to bed, the inmates of the house brought him such cordials as their poverty could command.
From Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 16 by Various
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