amicable

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No one knows which course Syria under Ahmed al-Sharaa will choose, but for the first time in a half-century its government appears to want amicable relations with the U.S. and Israel.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Though Anderson’s relationship with the billionaire has turned sour, it began as an amicable partnership more than three decades ago.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

Sennesael said Western Digital doesn’t have any regrets about the amicable divorce.

From Barron's • Jan. 30, 2026

Polydor later said the "decision to part ways" had been "amicable and mutual".

From BBC • Jan. 21, 2026

After a few moments of amicable silence, Bailey works up the nerve to ask a question, one he’s not sure he ’ll be comfortable asking once they meet back up with Widget.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern