entente cordiales

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plural of entente cordiale
as in ententes

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  1. treaties
  2. contracts
Noun
  • The Geneva Conventions, a set of treaties governing the conduct of warring parties, which were ratified in the aftermath of the Second World War, forbid the arbitrary detention of civilians.
    — Joshua Yaffa, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Before Screen Scotland, Davis spent seven years as the BFI’s head of international, helping broker the organization’s co-production treaties with China and Brazil.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 23 July 2026
Definition of treaties
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  • Cellular contracts remain a significant factor in purchasing decisions, with commitments typically made annually.
    — Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The city typically issues RFPs during its procurement process to solicit services at a competitive price, a practice meant to curb pay-to-play politicking over city contracts.
    — Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2026
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