cordial
Example Sentences
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A source told the BBC the tone of the discussion between Hegseth and Amodei was cordial, but Amodei laid out what Anthropic considers to be its red lines.
From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026
The conversations between the systems over duplication are usually cordial and collaborative, but he, too, sees the need for fine-tuning the law to ease decision-making.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 10, 2026
As played by the terrific Mr. Lutken, he is cordial but laconic, and possessed of a cool, dry humor.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026
Blanchet noted there has been no progress towards easing Trump's sectoral tariffs battering key parts of Canada's economy and asked Carney if negotiations with the United States are "normal and cordial."
From Barron's • Jan. 27, 2026
A surge of pride ran through Koffi as Jabir stepped forward with his fluffy brown dogs and offered both a smile and a cordial bow to the Mutungas.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
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