cordial
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The older brother and I are cordial to each other.
From MarketWatch â Oct. 6, 2026
One of the FBI men told Colin that he was just hoping “to facilitate a cordial conversation.”
From The Wall Street Journal â Oct. 2, 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 â 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 â Aug. 29, 2026
“Too bad your drink won’t help you develop a brain,” I said, but I took the cordial glass he offered me anyway.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
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 â Apr. 29, 2026
Lately, it's offered a wider range of sparkling drinks and cordials.
From BBC â Feb. 3, 2026
Homemade syrups, cordials and infusions are prepped ahead of time.
From Salon â Sep. 18, 2024
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 â Aug. 28, 2022
The day went slowly by, dinner was prepared, and removed, scarcely tasted; aunt Carry wrought at her fringe, and grandmother moved softly about, preparing teas and cordials.
From The International Monthly, Volume 4, No. 4, November 1, 1851 by Various
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