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bury the hatchet



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Legendary rivals Ozzy Lusth and Benjamin “Coach” Wade appeared to bury the hatchet, only for their conflict to reignite soon after.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 25, 2026

The hosts of MSNBC’s Morning Joe also made the trip to bury the hatchet with the president-elect.

From Slate Dec. 16, 2024

Mr. Kilmeade pressed the issue, saying she needed to bury the hatchet with Mr. Trump.

From New York Times Nov. 30, 2023

Mr Thaksin and the conservatives both saw a threat from the same quarter, and decided to bury the hatchet to confront it.

From BBC Aug. 23, 2023

“Come on, Hermione, come and have some food,” Harry said, looking over at Ron and wondering whether he was in a good enough mood to bury the hatchet.

From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling




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