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Recent Examples of entente cordiale
The United States Tennis Association, under its former executive director, Gordon Smith, showed no interest in an entente cordiale.
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Christopher Clarey, New York Times, 11 May 2023
China on its periphery’s long arc from Japan across Southeast Asia out to India and Pakistan; Russia in Eastern and Central Europe; and the Russian-Iranian-Chinese entente cordiale in the Middle East.
—John Bolton, WSJ, 30 Aug. 2021
Pernod looks like an entente cordiale by comparison.
—Washington Post, 20 Sep. 2019
Plane spotters attending the show, which by entente cordiale alternates annually with that in Paris, will be hoping for an appearance by one of the F-35 Lightning fighters delivered recently to Britain’s air force and navy.
—The Economist, 5 July 2018
Christopher Clarey, New York Times, 11 May 2023
China on its periphery’s long arc from Japan across Southeast Asia out to India and Pakistan; Russia in Eastern and Central Europe; and the Russian-Iranian-Chinese entente cordiale in the Middle East.
—John Bolton, WSJ, 30 Aug. 2021
Pernod looks like an entente cordiale by comparison.
—Washington Post, 20 Sep. 2019
Plane spotters attending the show, which by entente cordiale alternates annually with that in Paris, will be hoping for an appearance by one of the F-35 Lightning fighters delivered recently to Britain’s air force and navy.
—The Economist, 5 July 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entente cordiale
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This body crafted the 1958 UN treaty on road transport, which has been signed by 58 countries including France and the Netherlands.—
Carlton Reid,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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However, the Minuteman III hasn't carried multiple warheads since 2014 in compliance with arms reduction treaties, according to the U.S. Air Force.—
Brett Tingley,
Space.com,
21 May 2025
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The White Earth Band of Chippewa will be the first tribal nation in Minnesota to open cannabis dispensaries outside of tribal lands under a compact with the state government signed by Democratic Gov. Walz this week.—
A.J. Herrington,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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Available in 12 buildable shades across matte and glowy finishes, each compact delivers long-wear that’s fade- and transfer-resistant.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
18 May 2025
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Allegedly, Gilles Jacob, the Cannes president at the time, had to jump in to soothe both parties toward an entente.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
10 Oct. 2024
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Central to this deal is the distinct entente between Putin and Bibi.—
Melik Kaylan,
Forbes,
10 Dec. 2024
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That team, likely one with cap space, such as the Brooklyn Nets or Detroit Pistons, would also likely add draft capital for taking on those contracts.—
Bobby Krivitsky,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Aaron Rodgers still has yet to sign a contract and the quarterback situation is a complete question mark.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 May 2025
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Under the terms of the settlement Trinity agreed to pay $25,000 in April and $15,000 in May.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
29 May 2025
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According to Reuters, Rite Aid's previous Chapter 11 filing in October 2023 allowed the company to eliminate $2 billion in debt, close hundreds of stores and reach settlements with both lenders and plaintiffs in various lawsuits.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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The deed restriction runs with the land for 99 years, meaning future owners are also subject to the covenant.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2025
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Racially restrictive neighborhood covenants prohibiting Black or Jewish American buyers, for example, were pioneered in the 1940s by the celebrated local real estate developer J.C. Nichols.—
Alfredo Sosa,
Christian Science Monitor,
18 May 2025
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And some industry executives suggested that an alliance of media players could be the best strategy to protect copyright and open up opportunities for media companies in the AI age.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
3 June 2025
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On the basis of the treaty alliance, Putin has been supplying fuel, food, and advanced weaponry to Kim.—
John Delury,
Foreign Affairs,
3 June 2025
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Brands need to develop a deeper understanding of the media consumption habits and cultural nuances of diverse audiences to connect authentically and build lasting relationships.—
Julie Kratz,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Jenkins was the organizer of this unusual day that brought district attorneys from around the state inside of San Quentin to gain a better understanding of how the California Model works, and why even tough-on-crime district attorneys should support transforming our prisons.—
Anita Chabria,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2025
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“Entente cordiale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entente%20cordiale. Accessed 8 Jun. 2025.
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