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be on the mend



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Ties between Brazil and the United States appear to be on the mend after months of animosity between Washington and Brasilia.

From Barron's ● Feb. 22, 2026

Now, relations appear to be on the mend.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2025

So far, the monkeys appear to be on the mend.

From Seattle Times ● May 21, 2024

"I am very glad to be on the mend and look forward to returning to the Pentagon soon."

From BBC ● Jan. 6, 2024

At times the girl would seem to be on the mend, then there would come a sudden relapse.

From She Stands Accused by Victor MacClure




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