friendly with
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: having a casual rather than close friendship
They are friendly with their new neighbors.
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But analysts of Russian policy in the Middle East said the treaty only formalizes the existing state of affairs in a region where Russia has to be careful to remain friendly with various players that are at odds with each other.
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Ivan Nechepurenko, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2025
Pochettino, 52, is relaxed and friendly with players during free time, but extremely demanding at every training session, expecting full commitment with every pass, every sprint and every gym session, according to the players in camp.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 15 Jan. 2025
Brown said Williams was friendly with Brandon’s family and had threatened to avenge his murder.
—Brittany Wallman, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
But beyond his music career, Lee is also friendly with some of K-pop’s biggest names.
—Jeff Benjamin, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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Ivan Nechepurenko, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2025
Pochettino, 52, is relaxed and friendly with players during free time, but extremely demanding at every training session, expecting full commitment with every pass, every sprint and every gym session, according to the players in camp.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 15 Jan. 2025
Brown said Williams was friendly with Brandon’s family and had threatened to avenge his murder.
—Brittany Wallman, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
But beyond his music career, Lee is also friendly with some of K-pop’s biggest names.
—Jeff Benjamin, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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“Friendly with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/friendly%20with. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.
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