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The Cordial Agreement of 1904 ended disputes between what two countries?

cordial

[kawr-juhl, -dee-uhl] / ˈkɔr dʒəl, -di əl /


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The meeting marked the third sit-down between the two leaders, who have developed a cordial in-person rapport despite their political differences.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 21, 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 ● Sep. 7, 2026

Previously cordial relations boiled over on Friday as they butted heads at Friday's weigh-in at BP Pulse Arena.

From BBC ● Aug. 29, 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 ● Aug. 21, 2026

The two of them playact with each other, pretending to be cordial, but only so it will make the final betrayal even sweeter.

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman

Britvic makes a range of consumer soft drinks and cordials, including the kind of flavored mixer that analysts see taking up a greater share of sales in bars and pubs.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 29, 2026

Lately, it's offered a wider range of sparkling drinks and cordials.

From BBC ● Feb. 3, 2026

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 ● Aug. 28, 2022

Also, cordials, chocolate-covered cherries, and other candies with liquid centers are made by coating another filling or piece of fruit in a cooked fondant.

From Salon ● Dec. 19, 2021

There was no noise, no bustle; books, magazines, flowers, lay about; cupboards lay open, with all their cordials free to take.

From Barrington Volume I (of II) by Charles James Lever




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