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cordial

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


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And while they try to maintain a cordial working relationship, they don’t claim to be good friends.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

But he said he maintains a cordial relationship with Mamdani and offered advice on the mayor’s proposal to open city-run grocery stores.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

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

For Hussain, the "cordial relationship" between Pakistan and Bangladesh has made a big difference for Pakistani Bengalis.

From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026

Most white engineers were cordial with the black men, even anxious to protect them against racist incidents, as Rainey had Byrdsong.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly




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