He is, therefore, able to offer us sharp snapshots of Jimmy Carter and Ronald Reagan, with each of whom he has carried on an abrasive but ultimately congenial relationship.

Merchants and the designers and manufacturers tried in the past to maintain a congenial relationship - there was a lot of talk about "partnership."

The pressure is on and so far, they've managed at least on the surface to keep up a congenial relationship.

"The state will no longer be an obstacle," Mr. McGreevey said in announcing a more congenial relationship among the state's former courtroom combatants.

Mr. Cunningham had always enjoyed a congenial relationship with his company's board.

Cromarty and Prestwick had corresponded often, but this was the first time they'd actually met, and they'd quickly established a congenial relationship.

Q. I'm an executive at a midsize advertising agency headed by a likable (albeit very competitive) chief executive with whom I have a congenial relationship.

HERE'S the problem: in an otherwise congenial relationship my partner, Andrew, and I have vastly different vacation requirements.

From their perspective, they have not really lost an argument as much as maintained a congenial relationship with another person.

Pynchon was disgusted by this behavior, as he had enjoyed a congenial relationship with the Natives - and Mason's threats made him look bad.