on good terms
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Gordon, as a result, left on good terms in a marked contrast to Isak's painful departure, which rocked the club.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 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
Vietnam has long practiced what its leaders term "bamboo diplomacy", looking to stay on good terms with the world's major powers.
From Barron's • Jan. 29, 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
I don’t hate much in life, but me and that dress is not on good terms.
From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett
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