cordial
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The older brother and I are cordial to each other.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 6, 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
Previously cordial relations boiled over on Friday as they butted heads at Friday's weigh-in at BP Pulse Arena.
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026
The statement from the Brazilian presidency said the conversation between Trump and Lula lasted an hour and 20 minutes and "took place in a friendly and cordial tone."
From Barron's ● Aug. 21, 2026
He was a cordial man of great dignity.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
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
Anise, an′is, n. an umbelliferous plant, the aromatic seeds of which are used in making cordials.
From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 1 of 4: A-D) by Various
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