Example Sentences

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All of this reinforced something for me: friendliness alone is not a sufficient reason to trust someone with your finances.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

Though their characters blow hot and cold, her scenes with Johnson in which their latent friendliness comes through are a pleasure to watch.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

The study's authors said while the results may differ across AI models in real-world settings, they indicate that, like humans, these systems make "warmth-accuracy trade-offs" when prioritising friendliness.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

This upper rung of tech media is moving toward flattering, access-driven coverage, where the powerful reward friendliness more than broader audiences reward independence.

From Slate • Apr. 7, 2026

Yet, with me, Ed Kennedy, every bit as much one of her kids as the others, she steps past and refuses friendliness, let alone an invitation to come in.

From "I Am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak