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rapprochement

[rap-rohsh-mahn, ra-prawsh-mahn] / ˌræp roʊʃˈmɑ̃, ra prɔʃˈmɑ̃ /


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Once a fierce campaigner for Taiwan's independence, Cheng Li-wun, 56, is now a strident supporter of closer ties with China and believes a rapprochement with Beijing is key to cross-strait peace.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

This marks a significant rapprochement between the world's two largest nuclear powers and comes after President Donald Trump repeatedly voiced his desire to normalise relations between both countries.

From BBC • Feb. 5, 2026

Beijing’s decision is another sign of its recent rapprochement with Washington on some issues ahead of a visit by President Trump to China scheduled for April.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 28, 2026

Months after their dramatic feud came to a climax, there now seems to be something of a rapprochement between Musk and Trump.

From Salon • Nov. 25, 2025

Then, in the midst of this delicate rapprochement, Outside magazine confirmed it was sending me to Everest.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer