entente

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Recent Examples of entente Export controls on rare earths were only offset for one year, or until the entente once again frays—something that seems likely, given that access to the critical minerals is dependent on Chinese access to U.S. semiconductors. Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2025 Particularly important has been Hamas’s long-standing entente with Islamic Jihad. Leila Seurat, Foreign Affairs, 26 Aug. 2025 Central to this deal is the distinct entente between Putin and Bibi. Melik Kaylan, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024 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 See All Example Sentences for entente
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Noun
  • The difference in treaties can lead to differential tax treatment for the country’s taxpayers.
    Nathan Goldman, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
  • Tribal Chairman Steve Sitting Bear said Standing Rock will consider its options to uphold its treaty rights, ensure safe water, and hold the government and corporations accountable.
    ABC News, ABC News, 11 June 2026
Noun
  • An alliance of prominent French business, publishing and film figures has joined forces to revive one of the most storied venues in Paris cinephilia, with luxury house Chanel serving as lead partner behind the reopening of the historic Saint-Germain-des-Prés cinema.
    Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 9 June 2026
  • Though the two neighboring countries have had an alliance for decades, the meeting comes as North Korea has been prioritizing its relationship with Russia.
    Anthony Kuhn, NPR, 9 June 2026
Noun
  • According to the Islamic Republic of Iran broadcasting, Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said the pact is still being reviewed by the country’s top officials.
    Bart Jansen, USA Today, 13 June 2026
  • Jackson is entering the final year of his two-year pact — signed in 2025 — and Young had his fifth-year option picked up in April.
    Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 12 June 2026

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“Entente.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entente. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.

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