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The Cordial Agreement of 1904 ended disputes between what two countries?

cordial

[kawr-juhl, -dee-uhl] / ˈkɔr dʒəl, -di əl /


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The older brother and I are cordial to each other.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 6, 2026

There was a cordial handshake between Xi and Modi, not the latter's signature hug.

From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026

The German reputation for being cautious and meticulous in diplomatic matters is well deserved, and the three previous national governments have had relatively cordial relations with Russia.

From Salon ● Sep. 7, 2026

Two other officials familiar with the dinner said it was very cordial and their leaders breathed a major sigh of relief after it was over that it didn’t devolve into a shouting match.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026

Milkman hadn’t seen him this relaxed and cordial in a long long time.

From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison

Britvic makes a range of consumer soft drinks and cordials, including the kind of flavored mixer that analysts see taking up a greater share of sales in bars and pubs.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 29, 2026

Lately, it's offered a wider range of sparkling drinks and cordials.

From BBC ● Feb. 3, 2026

Now combined into a single storefront, the current retail space retains raffish details of its liquor-store days, including a retro red-and-blue neon sign and period gilt window lettering advertising cognacs and cordials.

From Seattle Times ● Aug. 28, 2022

Also, cordials, chocolate-covered cherries, and other candies with liquid centers are made by coating another filling or piece of fruit in a cooked fondant.

From Salon ● Dec. 19, 2021

An essential oil is obtained from both kinds of anise, and is used for scenting soaps and in the preparation of cordials.

From The New Gresham Encyclopedia. Vol. 1 Part 2 Amiel to Atrauli by Various




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