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rapprochement

[rap-rohsh-mahn, ra-prawsh-mahn] / ˌræp roʊʃˈmɑ̃, ra prɔʃˈmɑ̃ /


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However, the family made a trip to the U.K. earlier this summer and visited King Charles, in what was seen as a sign of rapprochement with the monarch, who is continuing to battle cancer.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 19, 2026

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed initially sought rapprochement with Eritrea when he came to power, and the two governments cooperated against the Tigrayan rebels in the 2020-2022 conflict.

From Barron's Aug. 11, 2026

The theory is that once a degree of ecumenical rapprochement was achieved with Moscow, other advances with the Christian East would follow.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 6, 2026

The rapprochement usually starts out small, maybe with a text message here or there or small talk at a family event.

From MarketWatch Jun. 30, 2026

But that rapprochement did not last long, and Ferula was quick to realize that she had been used.

From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende




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