cordiality

Example Sentences

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The spat caused unease in a country with a tradition of political cordiality, even between ideological foes.

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

Many such ties are now strained and may never return to their past cordiality.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 9, 2023

The new cordiality was on display on Wednesday when Mr. McCarthy and Mr. Jeffries were spotted exiting the speaker’s office while engaged in a friendly and businesslike discussion.

From Washington Times • Feb. 8, 2023

After the meeting, Chinese and U.S. officials highlighted the cordiality of proceedings in a sign it could help open the door to more communication between the two militaries.

From Reuters • Jun. 10, 2022

It could be that their cordiality and handshaking had been nothing but stiff formality, that underneath they hated each other.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson