make friends
Example Sentences
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“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
Approaching people to make friends in "a different culture and a different language" was difficult, Vik said.
From BBC • Jun. 21, 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
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
“Salvador will come see you again soon. Perhaps Lucky will tell Salvador that you tried to make friends with him and that will please your brother.”
From "Lupita Mañana" by Patricia Beatty
