cordial
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South Korea has long pursued cordial ties with its neighbours who may be at odds with its ally, the US.
From BBC â Sep. 28, 2026
The visit at Gracie Mansion marked the third sit-down between Trump and Mamdani, who have developed a cordial in-person give and take.
From The Wall Street Journal â 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 â Sep. 7, 2026
While the co-hosts mostly questioned him on the Trump administration’s policies on immigration and race, the discussion was cordial.
From Los Angeles Times â Jun. 24, 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
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Lately, it's offered a wider range of sparkling drinks and cordials.
From BBC â Feb. 3, 2026
Bartenders around the world have experimented with endless pairings of teas, herbs, cordials, juices, coffees, spices, spirits, and flavor combinations.
From Salon â Mar. 11, 2023
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 â 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 â Nov. 18, 2016
She also drove several times to the army with provisions and cordials.
From Story of My Life, volumes 1-3 by Augustus J. C. Hare
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