rapport
Example Sentences
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While the bespectacled intellectual with a crown of white curls was credited with being an effective prime minister, his lack of rapport with the public always made him an unlikely father of the nation.
From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026
Mangan points out that the team and audience need to "build up a rhythm and rapport with the show", adding "it felt refreshing to see an ambition / piece of madness... even being attempted".
From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026
So they often try to stay in touch on a more regular basis to build trust and rapport.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 13, 2026
Titone said Epstein eventually called him to discuss Brunel’s suit and tried to build a rapport, bonding over their shared Brooklyn roots.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026
“Only to an invader. If we pet them, we’ll create a rapport and they’ll become our friends.”
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.