rapport

Example Sentences

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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

"There is apparently a good chemistry, a good personal rapport," Jaffrelot said.

From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026

During our interview it’s clear that Palmer and Whitehall have an easy rapport.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 8, 2026

Some books on salesmanship recommend that persuaders try to mirror the posture or talking styles of their clients in order to establish rapport.

From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell