make friends
Example Sentences
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You make friends when you don’t know you’re doing it.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
She told jurors that her near-constant social media use "really affected my self-worth," saying the apps led her to abandon hobbies, struggle to make friends and constantly measure herself against others.
From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026
I did not speak the language and felt desperate to make friends.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026
These trend lines may be good for work-life balance, but the downside for some is profound: Young workers say they’re missing out on opportunities to make friends and find mentors.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 6, 2026
“I’m going to make friends with that big monkey,” I said.
From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls
