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amicable

[am-i-kuh-buhl] / ˈæm ɪ kə bəl /


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Their father and I are divorced, and the divorce was far from amicable.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 27, 2026

The outlet reported that the amicable split comes as “the distance between them and their busy schedules made it challenging to maintain their connection.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026

A spokesperson from Menzies Aviation said it was disappointed the union had moved towards industrial action and that it hoped an "amicable resolution" could be reached.

From BBC ● May 21, 2026

While Donald Trump and Xi Jinping were hailing their friendship for the cameras, it was less amicable for the rival Chinese and US security services.

From Barron's ● May 15, 2026

He was always amicable when Dyedka slipped it on him, but she hadn’t ever tried to do it herself.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack


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