cordial

Example Sentences

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People who know Selig described him as buttoned-up and cordial, with a thoughtful rather than dogmatic approach to the legal questions around crypto and prediction markets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 21, 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

But the acrimony seemed to dissipate following a "cordial" phone call between the two leaders, which a Colombian official later described as an 180-degree turn "from both sides".

From BBC • Feb. 2, 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

“All right, pal,” Finny spoke in his cordial, penetrating voice, that reverberant instrument in his chest, “don’t start awarding prizes until you’ve passed the course. The tree is waiting.”

From "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles