on speaking terms
Example Sentences
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In an effort to inject accountability during the team’s 6-21 start, Paul instead angered many, including head coach Tyronn Lue, who wasn’t on speaking terms with Paul at the end.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 16, 2026
The report, citing unidentified sources, said the two had not been on speaking terms for "several weeks", with the Clippers believing Paul had become "disruptive."
From Barron's ● Dec. 3, 2025
"I don't really do hurt feelings very much ... but it's a big regret that Nicola and I are no longer on speaking terms," he said.
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2024
Relations will most likely return to what they were between Argentina's current Peronist President Alberto Fernandez and Brazil's Bolsonaro, who were not on speaking terms, he said.
From Reuters ● Nov. 20, 2023
For the entire trip I think the three of us were all on speaking terms for only one complete afternoon.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
