be on the mend

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However, 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

During a news conference about the state budget Friday, Newsom said he was happy his longtime ally appeared to be on the mend.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2023

Happily there are signs that, in Indian agriculture at least, the transition period is working itself out and that conditions may soon be on the mend.

From The New World of Islam by Stoddard, Lothrop