amends
Example Sentences
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She made amends by hitting the first winner of her comeback with another volley to the delight of the crowd.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
Though she assures readers that students do suffer consequences, including suspension, for infractions, the goal at HVA is for students to understand what they have done wrong and to make amends.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
Now she’s trying to make amends, including paying more than $6.6 million in restitution and forfeiture.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
In the shoot-out, the Irish took an advantage after Caoimhin Kelleher saved from Mojmir Chytil but Kovar made amends for his earlier mistakes by denying Finn Azaz and Alan Browne from 12 yards.
From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026
El-ahrairah and Rabscuttle began at once to make amends for the past days of frozen grass and tree bark.
From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams
Vocabulary lists containing amends
The Kite Runner
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A Christmas Carol
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