friendly
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“We wanted it to feel friendly and close to everyday life, rather than like a serious tool,” a Manus spokesperson told MarketWatch.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 3, 2026
He told AFP that more will likely be established, in the region and in other nations friendly to China, as it experiments with how to run an air base beyond its borders.
From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026
If Meta’s Muse is the friendly assistant for the masses, Dots—as they are collectively known—currently appear more built for work.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026
I am personally team bring the friendly cold call back.
From Salon ● Sep. 30, 2026
There were a few looks thrown my way, not especially friendly, so I kept my expression bland as I chewed, the bread tasteless in my mouth.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
The lengthy 16-day session will feature friendlies against Peru and Chile in September and against Mexico and Canada during the first week of October.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026
Since the penalty shootout loss in Prague, they have played four friendlies, beating Grenada and Qatar and drawing with North Macedonia and Canada.
From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026
Leeds United's Harry Wilson and Wolves midfielder Jordan James return to the squad after missing June's friendlies with Ghana and Romania through injury, as does Swansea City defender Ben Cabango.
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026
"Shea can play in the Premier League, there's no doubt about that," said Charles' international boss before June's friendlies with Guinea and France.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
“Who are the friendlies ahead of us?” he asked.
From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin
Working with friendlier governments, the U.S. has expanded its capacity to reach high-priority targets in far-flung corners of the region.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 12, 2026
“That doesn’t make a home within reach for everyone, but, for people who can afford to buy now, it’s a much friendlier market than it was a few years ago.”
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 10, 2026
Indeed, United did not have a shot on target until the ninth minute of second-half stoppage time, substitute Simi Awujo's goal giving the scoreline a friendlier look.
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026
Coastal desalination plants discharge ultra salty brine waste that can harm marine life, but the undersea pods release a less concentrated brine, which the company says is friendlier to the ecosystem.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 2, 2026
Calluses formed on my fingertips, my eye grew skilled at selecting friendlier fabrics to piece into the same block, and my neck is now accustomed to hunching over my work.
From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson
The friendliest U.S. cities, according to World Cup tourists.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026
Decades of retelling this story means "kindliest" has now turned into "friendliest".
From BBC ● Feb. 13, 2026
In the end, Elmer the patchwork elephant seemed the friendliest, least controversial decision.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 1, 2026
Your executive producer on "Watson" said that it would be fun to cast the friendliest man in the world in this role.
From Salon ● Apr. 2, 2025
“Yes, this ought to do the job,” said Roz, in her friendliest voice.
From "The Wild Robot" by Peter Brown
