cordial

Example Sentences

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That history is what made this Oval Office meeting — cordial, almost warm — so jarring.

From Salon

In 2020, previously cordial relations between Australia and China took a turn after Scott Morrison, then the prime minister, ordered an inquiry into the origins of the coronavirus pandemic.

From New York Times

Throughout their disagreements, though, Scott has maintained a generally cordial relationship with Trump, saying in his book that the former president “listened intently” to his viewpoints on race-related issues.

From Washington Times

The Miami discussion was cordial, although both participants drew some distinct lines in the sand.

From Seattle Times

But the government also said it valued a "cordial, strong, and mutually beneficial" relationship with the US.

From BBC