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

So they often try to stay in touch on a more regular basis to build trust and rapport.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 13, 2026

"We just lost that rapport with lecturers when we were meeting on Teams, not in person," she said.

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026

Titone said Epstein eventually called him to discuss Brunel’s suit and tried to build a rapport, bonding over their shared Brooklyn roots.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

Perhaps beneath the self-discipline, a touch of rapport in adversity.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan