cordial
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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
By most accounts, Pelosi and Wiener had a mostly cordial relationship until last year, when he entered the race before she announced her retirement.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 8, 2026
Japan and India both historically have maintained cordial relations with Iran, although they grudgingly complied with US sanctions aimed at stopping all other countries from buying Iranian oil.
From Barron's ● May 26, 2026
U.S. officials described Rubio’s meetings in Rome and the Vatican as warm and cordial.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 8, 2026
He was always charming and cordial, but there were times when even these traits failed to put his business associates at ease.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
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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
John McDonnell, a former Seagram executive, recalls how the company’s Leroux cordials brand churned out flavor after flavor.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 18, 2016
Then Elsa sold the ring that had been her lover’s gift in order to buy for her soft white bread and warming cordials, and wool wherewith to ply her needles.
From The Fairies and the Christmas Child by Gask, Lilian
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