1.   The talks were conducted in a cordial atmosphere.

2.   Despite the more cordial atmosphere in the Senate, many of the partisan differences that so badly split the House exist below the surface in the Senate.

3.   Despite the cordial atmosphere of the conversation, it was far from clear what concrete changes would result.

4.   Abdullah said the two-day discussions among the foreign ministers were held in a cordial atmosphere.

5.   It quoted Brian Bresnihan, who represented Hong Kong as the refugee coordinator, as saying that the talks took place in a cordial atmosphere.

6.   He said he had been moved by the cordial atmosphere which prevailed during their meeting and the reception Dos Santos gave him had allayed his fears.

7.   Another is a cordial atmosphere.