rapport
Example Sentences
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He wasn’t able to establish a rapport with veteran quarterback Matthew Stafford, who did not throw passes during offseason workouts or part of training camp because of a right elbow condition.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2026
The rapport that develops between them is an intriguingly murky blend of skepticism and respect.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
“We tried to build rapport with the jurisdiction.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 19, 2026
Matching another person’s syntax and verbal expressions is a common way for humans to build rapport.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 27, 2026
I watched over time as the girls formed friendships, finding a rapport with one another and with the adults around them.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
Vocabulary lists containing rapport
Grade 10, List 3
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The Hunger Games
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The Things They Carried
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