rapprochement

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

When China was credited with brokering the Saudi-Iran rapprochement in 2023, the two nations had conducted years of back-channel talks and simply required a low-risk broker to underwrite the final agreement.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Economic reforms and U.S. rapprochement efforts have triggered an upswing in real-estate prices, brokers said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 28, 2026

The final hurdle is a rapprochement with Robbie, which finally takes place in 2010.

From BBC • Jan. 27, 2026

"Now, rapprochement between Washington and Caracas could mean easing sanctions, restoring oil exports and reviving cash flows," said Alejandro Grisanti, director of consultancy Ecoanalitica.

From Barron's • Jan. 12, 2026

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

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer