acquaintanceship

Example Sentences

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Our acquaintanceship didn’t start on a promising note.

From Washington Post • Jul. 22, 2022

It’s easy to forget that, especially after many years—and it’s difficult to end a friendship, or even “just” to let it peter out, demoting it to something more like friendly acquaintanceship.

From Slate • Aug. 29, 2021

I've never figured out how to handle this without either hurting feelings/ending an otherwise pleasant acquaintanceship or getting stuck spending my time in a way I don't want to.

From New York Times • Oct. 15, 2016

The key phrase was: "Miss Keeler and I were on friendly terms. There was no impropriety whatsoever in my acquaintanceship with Miss Keeler."

From BBC • Dec. 19, 2014

I have already spoken them through my window to begin acquaintanceship.

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker