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rapport

[ra-pawr, -pohr, ruh-] / ræˈpɔr, -ˈpoʊr, rə- /


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To build rapport, advisers might start a conversation by asking the client, “What’s your comfort level with this topic?” or “Do you understand what I mean when I say ‘bond ladder’ or ‘reinvestment risk?’

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 23, 2026

“Being with a quarterback that you have rapport with and had success with in the past is always great.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 17, 2026

“For some reason that no one can figure out, I really, really like you,” Johnson’s Trump told Mamdani, poking fun at the unlikely rapport between the president and the democratic socialist mayor.

From Salon ● Sep. 27, 2026

I was a more seasoned designer now, and the creative rapport with Bob was lots of fun.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026

I’ve seen this instant rapport before, and it is good to see.

From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck


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