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Silicon Valley is generally considered to have a laid back Californian culture, but behind all of the polite cordialities, there rests a necessary cutthroat attitude.

From Salon • Mar. 16, 2015

But through all their cordialities and rejoicing, Franklin Roosevelt continued to concentrate on the returns, the living figures of the votes of the people for him�him�to be President.

From Time Magazine Archive

After brief cordialities, Tenet got down to business.

From Time Magazine Archive

After brief cordialities, Tenet got down to business.

From Time Magazine Archive

The two friends found themselves the object of one of those sudden cordialities that open all doors, even the most difficult, and run like a warm wave through London society.

From Lady Merton, Colonist by Ward, Humphry, Mrs.