make nice
Example Sentences
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The two sides are attempting to make nice.
From Barron's • Oct. 20, 2025
Faced with declining foreign investment at home, China has sought to soften its image in the United States and Europe and make nice with some of its neighbors.
From New York Times • Feb. 14, 2024
“Now, China wants to focus on growing the economy. So China will have to make nice with its biggest customers.”
From Seattle Times • Dec. 20, 2023
If you can’t swap out a stove or furnace, you can at least lower your gas consumption: Electric kettles, induction burners, air fryers, toaster ovens, and electric blankets all make nice holiday presents.
From Slate • Dec. 19, 2023
"Don't you want to make nice new friends?"
From "Born Behind Bars" by Padma Venkatraman
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