rapport

Example Sentences

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While the bespectacled intellectual with a crown of white curls was credited with being an effective prime minister, his lack of rapport with the public always made him an unlikely father of the nation.

From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026

Making an effort to build some rapport outside of work might improve how you interact about your role.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 27, 2026

Ward was actually James Dinnigan and Hines believes that he initially built rapport with her by pretending to be a Christian.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026

It was his third collaboration with Lee, following “Malcolm X” and “Crooklyn,” and the two enjoyed a mutual respect and rapport.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 11, 2026

He and Peeta already have the rapport they established that night of the first interview, that easy banter, so I just smile a lot and try to speak as little as possible.

From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins