cordial
Example Sentences
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Japan and India both historically have maintained cordial relations with Iran, although they grudgingly complied with US sanctions aimed at stopping all other countries from buying Iranian oil.
From Barron's • May 26, 2026
And while they try to maintain a cordial working relationship, they don’t claim to be good friends.
From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026
I actually met Wilder once in Dubai and he was great - cordial, high energy, a really nice guy - but as a fighter, of late, there is a question mark.
From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026
But Michael insists that his behind-the-scenes discussions with Amodei were always polite and cordial.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026
And invariably he met them at the door with a cordial smile.
From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers
Vocabulary lists containing cordial
Grade 9, List 2
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