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amicable

[am-i-kuh-buhl] / ˈæm ɪ kə bəl /


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Navigating a separation is hard no matter how amicable the breakup is.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 9, 2026

Embassy in Paris said that later on Tuesday Kushner and Barrot had a “frank and amicable call, reaffirming their shared commitment to working together, along with all other ministers and French officials.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

The federal government is also pledging to provide funding of up to 20m francs in addition to facilitating talks between the victims, officials and insurers to reach amicable compensation agreements, Jans said.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026

Sennesael said Western Digital doesn’t have any regrets about the amicable divorce.

From Barron's • Jan. 30, 2026

Aside from our complaints about the late-night welding, our families are generally amicable, but there’s always been a sense of polite tension when my parents deal with them.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman




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