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

"We're still on speaking terms - not the best of friends. It's still quite tough watching it back for the both of us."

From BBC • Nov. 27, 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

This is our third game, and miraculously we’re still on speaking terms.

From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas