on good terms
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The German leader played down the row on Wednesday, insisting they were still on good terms.
From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026
Rutte, who has strived to remain on good terms with Trump, plans to give a speech at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation Institute in Washington.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026
The pair had split but were on good terms and William kept in touch with his son, making plans to visit whenever his busy schedule, working abroad as an army medic, allowed.
From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026
In the years since, the duo appears to have mended their rift, with a source telling People after the custody arrangement was agreed that they were back on good terms.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 14, 2026
We were on good terms with Mr. Richards, the landlord, so even if we had to have him come back the next week for the rent, he didn’t mind.
From "Bad Boy" by Walter Dean Myers
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