on speaking terms
Example Sentences
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A year after dropping “big bombs” on social media and torching their alliance, President Trump and Elon Musk are back on speaking terms.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
In an effort to inject accountability during the team’s 6-21 start, Paul instead angered many, including head coach Tyronn Lue, who wasn’t on speaking terms with Paul at the end.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 16, 2026
The report, citing unidentified sources, said the two had not been on speaking terms for "several weeks", with the Clippers believing Paul had become "disruptive."
From Barron's ● Dec. 3, 2025
Unlike Oasis, the members are not currently on speaking terms, and have toured without original bassist Peter Hook since 2011.
From BBC ● Feb. 12, 2025
I was elated to be on speaking terms with a tiger.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
