make friends
Example Sentences
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Whether you’re flirting or trying to make friends, it’s easier to exist in places where you’re not thought of as inherently ugly.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 6, 2026
“Especially after moshing with someone in the crowd. If you’re struggling to make friends in school, you’ll be able to find someone here.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 22, 2026
Jessie has been trying all summer to help Bonnie make friends, but none of the neighborhood kids seem to take a liking to her.
From Salon ● Jun. 21, 2026
President Donald Trump's special envoy to Greenland, Jeff Landry, has begun his first visit to the Arctic island in a bid to build ties and make "friends".
From BBC ● May 20, 2026
‘It’s when you stay with another clan for a while; to make friends, and maybe find a mate.’
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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