goodwill gesture
Frequency: 7.211.5 per million words
an action intended to show friendly feelings
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- As a goodwill gesture, the company refunded the delivery fee.
- The mayor offered a small goodwill gesture by visiting the strikers on site.
- They made a one-off goodwill gesture to cover the repair costs.
- We accepted the goodwill gesture, but asked for a written apology as well.
- To rebuild trust, the supplier extended a goodwill gesture to all affected customers.
- Purely as a goodwill gesture, she donated the prize money to the local shelter.
- The airline’s goodwill gesture included bonus miles and a meal voucher.
- In a spirit of cooperation, both sides exchanged goodwill gestures before the talks.
- His refusal to make any goodwill gesture stalled the negotiations.
- Could you consider a goodwill gesture toward long-time subscribers?