make friends
Example Sentences
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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
Mann’s hilarious Brad says to Ben, grinning nervously and clapping his hands in an attempt to make friends.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 9, 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
He had a rich social life when he lived in London in his early 20s - but after moving to Bristol, he had to make friends from scratch.
From BBC • Dec. 17, 2025
She’d make friends with him the same way she had with Ivan and Håkon.
From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
