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The Cordial Agreement of 1904 ended disputes between what two countries?

cordial

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


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Modi maintains cordial relations with both Iran and US ally Israel, but is also careful to strike a delicate balance in India's ties with Washington.

From Barron's ● Sep. 13, 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

Attorney’s Office in Los Angeles coordinate on statewide law enforcement initiatives and traditionally maintain a cordial relationship.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026

In his remarks, Trump was cordial and conciliatory, saying "the second time is always better", joking and praising the media - saying he respects "most of them".

From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026

The scythe’s demeanor, so cordial a moment before, took a turn toward tombstone.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman

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

Homemade syrups, cordials and infusions are prepped ahead of time.

From Salon ● 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 ● Aug. 28, 2022

"With cordials like these the monarch's new guest Reviv'd his sunk spirits, and gladdened his breast; Till in rapture he cried, 'My dear Lord, you shall do Whatever you will—give me troops to review.'"

From The Impeachment of The House of Brunswick by Charles Bradlaugh




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