make up for lost time
Example Sentences
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Once he enters the modern world to search for their missing parents, she tries to make up for lost time.
From Salon ● Jul. 18, 2026
He transferred to Cathedral last May, and coach Martin Farfan aggressively trained him to make up for lost time.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 27, 2026
In 2024, China removed the tariffs and Penfolds tried to make up for lost time, shipping large quantities of red wine to the country.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 24, 2026
He sees these as wasted years and wants to make up for lost time.
From BBC ● Jan. 30, 2026
In place of a trip to the moon, I had only a scar on my throat and a great desire to make up for lost time.
From "Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story" by Michael Collins
