How to Use cordial in a Sentence
cordial
adjective
- We received a cordial greeting from our hostess at the party.
- The two nations have maintained cordial relations.
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And while the GOP objects to some of the bills Moore supports, the tone is cordial.
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Ovetta Wiggins,
Washington Post,
9 Apr. 2023
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Trump was cordial but to the point on the roughly four-minute call, Shirkey said.
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Dave Boucher,
Detroit Free Press,
28 Dec. 2022
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Hurt rubs a single leaf of sage around the rim of a cordial glass, fills it and sips.
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Mary Bergin,
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel,
4 Aug. 2021
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But, for Joe, being cordial doesn't fix all of the drama.
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Alex Ross,
Peoplemag,
14 Feb. 2023
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The cordial uses both the juice and the peel of citrus at its seasonal peak.
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Kara Newman,
WSJ,
26 Dec. 2020
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Most clubs have the no-thank-you rule, but Lynda has added the cordial nicety of the second part.
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Hallie Goodman,
Redbook,
1 Sep. 2017
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Once the cameras were gone, the talks were said to be cordial and productive.
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Jennifer Conrad,
Wired,
10 July 2021
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The state has had cordial relations with the tribes for more than 25 years under Govs.
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Christopher Keating,
courant.com,
9 Dec. 2020
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But business is business, and being cordial ends in the cage.
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José M. Romero,
The Arizona Republic,
29 Jan. 2022
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What is your plan for moving the board to a cordial, effective state?
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Renata Cló,
The Arizona Republic,
14 Sep. 2022
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By all accounts, the call, which took place over Zoom, was largely cordial.
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Michal Lev-Ram,
Fortune,
30 Nov. 2023
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The result is a cordial that’s bright, earthy and only lightly sweet.
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Liza Weisstuch,
BostonGlobe.com,
10 May 2018
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Despite the drama that led to their breakup, De La Hoya and Moakler are cordial now.
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David Chiu,
Peoplemag,
26 July 2023
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Elaine, who has lived in the neighborhood for about a year, said Travis lived alone and was always cordial.
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oregonlive,
2 Nov. 2021
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Todd’s parents split more than 20 years ago, and though cordial didn’t see much of each other.
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Matthew J. Palm,
orlandosentinel.com,
31 Dec. 2020
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The coaches from both teams had a cordial handshake, by all accounts.
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Jeff Seidel,
Detroit Free Press,
15 Dec. 2019
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A year and a half ago, relations between the wealthy neighbors seemed to be cordial.
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Washington Post,
8 Dec. 2020
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Sadr is critical of Iran and has cordial ties with Gulf Arab states that are opposed to Iran.
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Nadeen Ebrahim,
CNN,
24 June 2022
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Players exchanged cordial fist bumps and some pats on the arm before tipoff.
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Brian Mahoney,
chicagotribune.com,
28 July 2021
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But for now California doesn't appear to be in the mood for cordial talks.
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Dale Kasler and Stuart Leavenworth,
sacbee,
3 Apr. 2018
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The tone of the meeting, which took place via video was reportedly cordial.
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Amy Gunia,
Time,
17 Nov. 2021
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Some turbos smack you with their power; this one is more cordial.
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Louis Mazzante,
Popular Mechanics,
9 Feb. 2021
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Brown, too, is super cordial, warning that there's beignet dust on my cheek.
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Eve Barlow,
GQ,
7 May 2018
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But, the source added, that kind of tough talk was rare for her, and she was widely regarded as a very cordial colleague.
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Alex Ward,
Vox,
9 Oct. 2018
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All remained cordial, and in less than an hour, their 40 chickens, five ducks and two turkeys were dead.
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Jaclyn Cosgrove,
latimes.com,
7 June 2019
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The mood appeared cordial, even jovial, during his two days in Pyongyang.
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Washington Post,
9 July 2018
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The waitstaff could not be more cordial and are very helpful in choosing your dishes and wines.
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John Mariani,
Forbes,
3 Sep. 2021
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Add tequila and cordial, then shake and pour into a highball glass.
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Sarah Rense,
Esquire,
8 Feb. 2018
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